Increased serum amyloid A in nasal polyps is associated with systemic corticosteroid insensitivity in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a pilot study.

Hangui LuXin-Sheng LinDan-Mian YaoYing-Ying ZhuangGuo-Feng WenJianbo ShiYue-Qi Sun

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2017)

Our findings suggest that increased SAA in NP is associated with reduced response to oral corticosteroids in CRSwNP. SAA levels in NP may have potential value in predicting corticosteroid insensitivity in CRSwNP patients.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported