Table 3 Cause of Death in MPO-ANCA-positive ILD Patients with and without MPA
MPA-ILD (n = 22) | Non-MPA-ILD (n = 39) | |
|---|---|---|
Deaths | ||
Total | 10 | 16 |
Acute exacerbation of ILD | 1 | 4 |
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage | 3 | 0 |
Chronic progression of ILD | 1 | 3 |
Lung cancer | 0 | 4 |
Respiratory tract infection | 2 | 2 |
Others | 3 | 3 |