Inflammatory cell types and clinical features of interstitial cystitis.
Inflammatory cell types and clinical features of interstitial cystitis.
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炎症细胞类型和间质性膀胱炎的临床特征。
DOI:
10.1097/00005392-199709000-00025
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发表时间:
1997
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Dabbs,DJ
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Erickson,DR;Belchis,DA;Dabbs,DJ
PurposeWe tested whether the types of inflammatory cells seen on bladder biopsies were associated with other clinical features and urinary markers of interstitial cystitis.Materials and MethodsBladder biopsies from 30 interstitial cystitis patients were evaluated by immunohistochemical staining for T cells, B cells, macrophages and human leukocyte antigen-DR positive cells. These findings were tested for associations with clinical features and urinary markers of interstitial cystitis using alpha = 0.01 because multiple tests were performed.ResultsOverall severity of inflammation was significantly associated with age at symptom onset, symptom relief after bladder distention and urinary interleukin-6 levels. Patients with severe inflammation had trends toward smaller bladder capacity under anesthesia, increased bladder vascularity and mucosal cracks, lower urinary MUC-1 glycoproten levels and absence of bloating as a symptom. B cell staining was significantly associated with severe inflammation, symptom relief after distention and absence of bloating as a symptom. T cell staining was significantly associated with severe inflammation and age at symptom onset. Human leukocyte antigen-DR staining had trends with symptoms, including presence of bloating, constant urge to void and absence of burning. Macrophage staining did not associate with any features tested at the alpha = 0.05 level.ConclusionsInterstitial cystitis patients with severe inflammation have different age, treatment response and urinary marker levels than those with mild inflammation. These findings suggest that the 2 patient groups have different underlying pathophysiologies. The significant associations for T and B cell staining were similar to those for overall inflammation.