Comparative analysis of low-field magnetic resonance imaging in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with certolizumab pegol or infliximab
Comparative analysis of low-field magnetic resonance imaging in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with certolizumab pegol or infliximab
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DOI:
10.1093/mr/roac138
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发表时间:
2022-11-28
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Matsumoto,Isao
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作者:
Hagiwara,Shinya;Tsuboi,Hiroto;Matsumoto,Isao
ObjectivesThe aim is to clarify the differences in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with certolizumab pegol (CZP) and infliximab (IFX).MethodsThe study included RA patients who received CZP or IFX and were examined with low-field MRI (compacTscan; compact magnetic resonance imaging) at the beginning and again within 6 months of treatment initiation. Comparisons were made regarding background, clinical course, and differences in MRI findings following initiation of tumour necrosis factor inhibitors between the CZP and IFX treatment groups. MRI findings were evaluated by scoring erosion, bone marrow oedema (BME), and synovitis.ResultsTen cases in CZP and 18 cases in IFX group were compared. The biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug–naïve rate in the IFX group was significantly higher than that in the CZP group. After 6 months, disease activities were significantly decreased from baseline in both groups. Erosion score did not change significantly in both groups after 6 months. BME score was significantly decreased in the CZP group after 6 months, whereas in the IFX group, there was no significant change. Synovitis score was significantly decreased in both groups after 6 months.ConclusionsThe findings of our study suggest that, in patients with RA, CZP might improve BME more effectively than IFX.