IgG4-related disease and other causes of inflammatory meningeal disease

Semin Neurol. 2014 Sep;34(4):395-404. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1390388. Epub 2014 Nov 4.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin-4 (IgG4-) related disease is a newly described treatable condition that has recently expanded the differential diagnosis of inflammatory meningeal disorders. This review will discuss the main clinical and pathophysiological features of IgG4-related meningeal disease in the context of meningeal inflammatory disorders in general. Particular attention will be dedicated to the differential diagnosis and the different therapeutic approaches.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G*
  • Inflammation
  • Meninges / pathology*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G