Perivascular fibrosis and IgG4-related disease: a case report

Reumatismo. 2014 Nov 6;66(3):245-8. doi: 10.4081/reumatismo.2014.753.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly recognized fibroinflammatory condition which can potentially involve any organ. Some characteristic histopathologic features with lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, an increased number of IgG4+ cells, storiform fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis are the mainstay for diagnosis. Serum IgG4 levels often increase. We report the case of a patient with perivascular fibrotic lesions involving the aortic arch and the splenic hilum, with a surgical biopsy-proven diagnosis of IgG4-related disease. The patient is now undergoing a low-dose corticosteroid maintenance therapy without evidence of new localizations of the disease. This case highlights the need for increasing awareness and recognition of this new, emerging clinical condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / complications
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / immunology*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G