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ArticleTherapeutic advances in respiratory disease

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis from a rheumatologic perspective.

Maximiliano Diaz Menindez, Alejandro Diaz Arumir Vergara, Vivian Shing, Carolyn Mead Harvey, Ana C Zamora Martinez, Vivek Nagaraja

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Maximiliano Diaz MenindezDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9117-7535
Alejandro Diaz Arumir VergaraDivision of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Vivian ShingMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Carolyn Mead HarveyDivision of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Ana C Zamora MartinezDivision of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Vivek NagarajaDivision of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 13400 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundPleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Its clinical characteristics and outcomes in SARDs remain poorly defined.

objectivesTo describe demographics, imaging patterns, and outcomes in SARD-associated PPFE.

methodsPatients diagnosed with PPFE and SARDs at Mayo Clinic (2000-2024) were included. PPFE diagnosis was confirmed by high-resolution computed tomography, and SARD diagnoses were established by rheumatologists.

resultsFifteen of 62 patients with PPFE had SARDs with majority having systemic sclerosis (SSc)(n= 7, 46%). Median age at PPFE diagnosis was 57.2 years; 80% were female; 40% were ever-smokers; 40% required supplemental oxygen; 5 had pulmonary hypertension. Coexisting ILD patterns included UIP (26.7%) and NSIP (20%). Coexisting ILD patterns included usual interstitial pneumonia (26.7%) and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (20%). Three patients died, including two with SSc.

conclusionSystemic sclerosis was the most frequently observed SARD among patients with PPFE, and may coexist with other ILD patterns; recognition may inform risk stratification, multidisciplinary evaluation, and longitudinal follow-up.

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Autoimmune DiseasesLung Diseases, InterstitialPulmonary FibrosisRheumatic DiseasesScleroderma, SystemicAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray Computedconnective tissue diseasesILDpleuroparenchymal fibroelastosisPPFESARDS

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