Atypical manifestations of IgG4-related sclerosing disease in the abdomen: imaging findings and pathologic correlations

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Jan;200(1):102-12. doi: 10.2214/AJR.12.8783.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this essay is to illustrate a variety of atypical imaging manifestations of IgG4-related sclerosing disease in the abdomen and to correlate the imaging and pathologic findings.

Conclusion: In rare instances, IgG4-related sclerosing disease manifests atypical features in various organs in the abdomen. It is important that radiologists be aware of the typical and atypical features of this disease to provide timely effective treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Autoimmune Diseases / immunology
  • Autoimmune Diseases / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Diseases / pathology
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatitis / pathology
  • Panniculitis, Peritoneal / diagnostic imaging
  • Panniculitis, Peritoneal / pathology
  • Radiography, Abdominal*
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G