High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography for the assessment of acro-osteolysis and calcinosis in patients with systemic sclerosis - 11/07/24
, Josephine Therkildsen a, b, Rasmus Klose-Jensen a, Amanda Lynggaard Elkjær a, Esben Uggerby Næser a, b, Rikke Fuglsang Klicman c, Katja Thorup Aaen a, Klaus Henrik Søndergaard a, Ellen-Margrethe Hauge a, bHighlights |
• | Reliable outcome measures are pivotal to assess disease severity in SSc. |
• | Identification of acroosteolysis and calcinosis is challenging using CR. |
• | HR-pQCT allows accurate classification and grading of acroosteolysis and calcinosis. |
• | HR-pQCT could be helpful for detecting and monitoring SSc hand lesions. |
Abstract |
Objective |
To assist the development of future treatments in systemic sclerosis (SSc), the development of reliable outcome measures is pivotal. We aimed to evaluate the use of high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) for visualization and gradation of acro-osteolysis (AO) and calcinosis compared to conventional hand radiographs (CR) in patients with SSc.
Methods |
HR-pQCT scans of the 2nd to 4th fingers, CR, nail fold capillaroscopy, and a clinical examination were conducted. Images were reviewed for the presence and degree of AO and calcinosis according to semiquantitative grading scales.
Results |
Forty patients were included. Fourteen had AO according to CR, whereas HR-pQCT revealed AO in 18 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of classifying patients as having AO by HR-pQCT when CR was used as reference were 93% (95% CI: 66–99%) and 80% (95% CI: 59–93%), respectively. By CR and with HR-pQCT as reference, the sensitivity and specificity were 72% (95% CI: 47–90%) and 95% (95% CI: 76–99%). Patients with AO had more or larger calcifications than patients without AO according to the proposed HR-pQCT grading system, with a median grade of 2 (IQR: 1–3) versus 0 (IQR: 0–1) (P<0.01). Grade 3 changes were observed exclusively in patients with AO (n=6/14, 42.9%). Assessment of AO and calcinosis by HR-pQCT demonstrated moderate to excellent test-retest reliability.
Conclusion |
HR-pQCT allowed precise and reliable classification and grading of acro-osteolysis and acral calcinosis. The modality could prove helpful for detecting and monitoring these lesions as well as facilitating early diagnosis and guide treatment of these patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : HR-pQCT, Systemic sclerosis, Scleroderma, Calcinosis, Acroosteolysis, Capillaroscopy
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Vol 91 - N° 4
Article 105699- juillet 2024 Retour au numéro
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