[Prognostic value of some serological markers of rheumatoid arthritis in assessment of x-ray outcome of the disease].

Aim: To specify significance of some serological markers for diagnosis and x-ray prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Material And Methods: A total of 115 RA patients with the disease history not longer than 4 years were examined for serum antibodies to cyclic citrullated peptide (ACCP), rheumatoid factor (RF), antikeratine antibodies (AKA) using enzyme immunoassay and indirect immunofluorescence.

Results: ACCP, AKA, IgA-RF, IgM-RF were detected in 79.