Author:
Farenhorst Claudette A.,Roon Anniek M.,Gessel Anne I.,Stel Alja J.,Bootsma Hendrika,Armbrust Wineke,Mulder Douwe J.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Nailfold capillary microscopy (NCM) is a cornerstone in the diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) in adulthood. Although Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is very common in childhood, studies on diagnostic methods to differentiate between primary RP (PRP) and secondary RP (SRP) at a young age are scarce. The aim of this study was to determine the value of NCM in differentiating between PRP and SRP in children and adolescents with RP.
Methods
In this nested case–control study, 83 patients diagnosed with RP and having underwent NCM in childhood were retrospectively included. Based on whether they were diagnosed with a connective tissue disease (CTD) during follow-up, patients were classified as PRP or SRP. NCM was performed by a vascular technician. PRP and SRP patients were compared on demographics, NCM and serology. Variables associated with SRP were included in a multivariate logistic regression model. Predictive values were calculated for NCM, ANA positivity and the combination of NCM and ANA positivity.
Results
At the time of the NCM, the mean age of the RP patients was 15.4 ± 2.3 years. Of these patients, 78.3% were classified as PRP and 21.7% as SRP at mean follow-up of 6.4 ± 3.20 years. CTDs were miscellaneous, with only one patient having developed SSc. Of the NCM parameters, only capillary loss was associated with SRP (p = 0.01). In a multivariate logistic regression model including ANA, capillary loss was not a predictor of SRP. In a model without ANAs, capillary loss was an independent predictor (OR = 3.98, CI 95% 1.22–12.99). Capillary loss had a sensitivity of 44.4% and a specificity of 84.4% for SRP. ANA combined with capillary loss had a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 85.7%.
Conclusion
Whereas RP in adulthood is most strongly associated with SSc, children with RP seem to be at risk for developing other CTDs with less apparent NCM abnormalities. Of all NCM findings, only capillary loss was predictive for SRP. NCM did not add to the predictive value of ANA screening. However, with a specificity of 84.4% and being non-invasive, NCM shows potential as a screening method for SRP. More research with a larger study population is required before drawing conclusions.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Immunology and Allergy,Rheumatology,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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