Respirology : official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
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Observational Study
Serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 level in the disease progression and treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease.
The lack of useful biomarkers reflecting the disease state limits the management of Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). We clarified the associations between serum KL-6 level, disease progression and treatment response. ⋯ Serum KL-6 level is associated with disease progression and treatment response. Longitudinal assessment combined with AFB smear status and presence of cavitary lesions may aid MAC-LD management.