Abstract
We describe a case of IgG4-related lung disease presenting as a lung mass with associated weight loss. IgG4-related disease is a systemic sclerosing disorder that causes fibrotic, often tumor-like manifestations that variably effect different organ systems. The clinical presentation of IgG4-related disease is protean. Timely recognition and diagnosis requires awareness on the part of clinicians and pathologists to the variable manifestations of this newly recognized disorder. We offer a concise review of the pulmonary manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of IgG4-related lung disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-29 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports |
Volume | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fibrosis
- IgG4
- Lung
- Mass
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine