Diagnostic reliability of cerebral spinal fluid tests for acute confusional state (delirium) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-8, interferon-alpha, IgG index, and Q-albumin. - Concepedia

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Diagnostic reliability of cerebral spinal fluid tests for acute confusional state (delirium) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-8, interferon-alpha, IgG index, and Q-albumin.

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2007

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Yasuhiro Katsumata, Masayoshi Harigai, Yasushi Kawaguchi, Chikako Fukasawa, Makoto Soejima, Kae Takagi, Michi Tanaka, Hisae Ichida, Akiko Tochimoto, Tokiko Kanno,

Abstract

No single CSF test had sufficient predictive value to diagnose ACS in SLE, although CSF IL-6 levels and the IgG index showed statistical associations with ACS. Use of CSF tests combined with careful history and clinical examinations is recommended for proper diagnosis of ACS in SLE.