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Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study

Cilt: 52 Sayı: 3 16 Eylül 2025
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Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study

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Objective: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune blistering disease that predominantly affects elderly individuals. It has been associated with various comorbidities, including neuropsychiatric disorders and diabetes mellitus. In patients with BP, elevated levels of prothrombin and D-dimer, as well as increased tissue factor expression, have been frequently observed, which may lead to endothelial activation. Its pathophysiology and predilection for older age may contribute to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Therefore, in this study, we aimed to retrospectively investigate the clinical characteristics, survival, frequency of VTE, and its impact on survival in patients diagnosed with BP. Methods: In this study, the clinical characteristics, survival duration, VTE incidence, and its impact on survival were retrospectively evaluated in patients who presented to Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University between 2010-2024 and had a clinical and histopathological diagnosis of BP. Results: A total of 53 patients (37 female, 16 male) were included in the study. The mean age at diagnosis was 75.15 years (± 9.7). The most common comorbidities were diabetes mellitus (n=35) and hypertension (n=30). The median survival time was estimated at 39 months according to survival analysis. VTE was observed in 3 patients (5.7%). The incidence rate of VTE in BP patients was 42.6 per 1,000 person-years. The incidence rate of VTE in BP was found to be statistically significantly higher compared with the incidence rate of VTE in the population over 18 years of age and in the elderly population in population-based studies (p<0.001 and p<0.001). Thromboembolic events developed within one year following the diagnosis of BP. According to the survival analysis, VTE did not affect mortality (p=0.978). Conclusion: In our study, an increased incidence of VTE was demonstrated in patients diagnosed with BP. However no significant effect on survival was observed. The increase is attributed to the prothrombotic state induced by inflammatory pathways and comorbidities. We believe that this elevated risk, particularly in the acute phase, is an important factor affecting prognosis that should be considered by clinicians in patient follow-up

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Department of Dermatology between 2010 and 2024 (Ethics committee approval no: 2025/02).

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi, Tıp Eğitimi, Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

16 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

25 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

19 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 52 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ertop Doğan, P., Hazinedar, E., Köktürk, F., & Ertop, Ş. (2025). Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. Dicle Medical Journal, 52(3), 517-523. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785022
AMA
1.Ertop Doğan P, Hazinedar E, Köktürk F, Ertop Ş. Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. diclemedj. 2025;52(3):517-523. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785022
Chicago
Ertop Doğan, Pelin, Emel Hazinedar, Fürüzan Köktürk, ve Şehmus Ertop. 2025. “Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study”. Dicle Medical Journal 52 (3): 517-23. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785022.
EndNote
Ertop Doğan P, Hazinedar E, Köktürk F, Ertop Ş (01 Eylül 2025) Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. Dicle Medical Journal 52 3 517–523.
IEEE
[1]P. Ertop Doğan, E. Hazinedar, F. Köktürk, ve Ş. Ertop, “Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study”, diclemedj, c. 52, sy 3, ss. 517–523, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.5798/dicletip.1785022.
ISNAD
Ertop Doğan, Pelin - Hazinedar, Emel - Köktürk, Fürüzan - Ertop, Şehmus. “Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study”. Dicle Medical Journal 52/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 517-523. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1785022.
JAMA
1.Ertop Doğan P, Hazinedar E, Köktürk F, Ertop Ş. Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. diclemedj. 2025;52:517–523.
MLA
Ertop Doğan, Pelin, vd. “Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study”. Dicle Medical Journal, c. 52, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 517-23, doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785022.
Vancouver
1.Pelin Ertop Doğan, Emel Hazinedar, Fürüzan Köktürk, Şehmus Ertop. Evaluation of the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with bullous pemphigoid: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. diclemedj. 01 Eylül 2025;52(3):517-23. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1785022