Incidence, Prevalence, and Mortality of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare form of vasculitis with multiorgan involvement. The incidence and prevalence of EGPA vary geographically and ethnically. This study investigated the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of EGPA in a nationwide population-based cohort in Korea.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used data from the National Health Insurance database that covers almost all Korean residents. EGPA was identified using relevant diagnostic codes from 2007 to 2018. Newly diagnosed EGPA cases since 2007 and patients who visited outpatient clinics for EGPA at least three times were included. Age- and sex-adjusted standardized incidence and prevalence rates were analyzed.

Results

A total of 843 patients with EGPA were id

SUBMITTER: Lee JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature