Possibilities of non-invasive diagnosis of fibrotic phenotype of interstitial lung diseases

Abstract

Progressive pulmonary fibrosis is a major problem in respiratory medicine. Currently, there are no reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis of progressive pulmonary fibrosis, which leads to delayed diagnosis.
 Aim. To determine the role of serum biomarkers CA-19-9 and CA-125 and the possibilities of capillaroscopy of the nail fold in the diagnosis of progressive pulmonary fibrosis.
 Materials and methods. The study included 43 patients with interstitial changes in the lungs. Based on the presence/absence of signs of progression over the previous 12 months, patients were divided into 2 groups. All patients underwent forced spirometry, body plethysmography, diffusion test, CT, lung ultrasound, capillaroscopy of the nail fold, study of serum concentrations of CA-19-9 and CA-125.
 Results. In the group of patients with a progressive fibrotic phenotype of Interstitial lung diseases, a greater severity of capillaroscopic changes and a higher level of CA-19-9 were revealed. Correlation of these parameters with changes according to CT scan data (Warrick test) and lung ultrasound was shown.
 Conclusion. The data obtained demonstrate the possibilities of non-invasive diagnosis of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases and require further research and prospective follow-up to assess the diagnostic and prognostic role of the studied biomarkers, as well as to determine their place in clinical practice.