Von Willebrand factor antigen levels in Behçet disease
American Journal of Hematology, cilt.79, sa.1, ss.70-72, 2005 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 79 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/ajh.20317
- Dergi Adı: American Journal of Hematology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.70-72
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Behcet disease, Behcet syndrome, vasculitis, von Willebrand factor
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
High von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag) levels can be found due to vascular endothelial injury in Behçet disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there is any relationship between vWF:Ag levels and vascular or other organ involvements and acute-phase reactants in Behçet disease. Fifteen controls and 17 Behçet's patients were included; 10 had oral ulcers, 5 had genital ulcers, 3 had skin lesions, 6 had ocular involvement, 5 had arthritis, and 6 had vascular involvement. VWF:Ag levels were higher in Behçet's patients than controls. VWF:Ag levels in Behçet's patients with oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and ocular and vascular involvement were statistically higher than in the control group. Differences between vWF:Ag levels in Behçet's patients with and without organ involvement were not statistically significant. A linear correlation between serum ferritin levels and vWF:Ag levels was observed. These results demonstrate that elevated levels of plasma vWF:Ag are related to Behçet disease exacerbation rather than vascular involvement. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.