IgG4-related inflammatory pseudotumors mimicking multiple meningiomas

Jpn J Radiol. 2013 Jun;31(6):405-7. doi: 10.1007/s11604-013-0191-y. Epub 2013 Mar 1.

Abstract

IgG4-related disease is an emerging clinicopathologic entity. Hypophysitis, diffuse thickening of dura, and enlargement of the trigeminal nerve are well-known intracranial involvements of IgG4-related disease. This report of a case of systemic IgG4-related disease is the first to present neuroimaging of apparent supratentorial meningioma-like lesions and thickening and contrast enhancement of the walls of the intracranial internal carotid arteries. It is important to recognize IgG4-related intracranial pseudotumors so that patients do not undergo unnecessary surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dura Mater / pathology
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / blood
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood*
  • Immunologic Factors / blood*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Male
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Parotid Gland / pathology*
  • Pituitary Gland / pathology
  • Trigeminal Nerve / pathology

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunologic Factors