
pmid: 27514601
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic fibroinflammatory disease with protean manifestations involving virtually any organ in the body. At initial clinical presentation, 1 or multiple organs may be involved. Initial descriptions focused on pancreatic disease. It has, however, become clear that IgG4-RD can cause an immune-mediated fibroinflammatory process, commonly manifesting as mass-like lesions, in various regions of the body including the thorax where any compartment can be involved. This pathologic process is characterized by infiltration of IgG4+ plasma cells and a propensity to fibrosis leading to organ dysfunction which can be prevented by early diagnosis and corticosteroid therapy.
Lung Diseases, Early Diagnosis, Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Immunoglobulin G, Plasma Cells, Humans, Autoimmune Diseases
Lung Diseases, Early Diagnosis, Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Immunoglobulin G, Plasma Cells, Humans, Autoimmune Diseases
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