IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as a peripancreatic mass: a case series
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare, chronic condition often presenting as retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) and affecting multiple organs. Serum IgG4 levels can be normal in certain cases, histopathological and radiological investigations are necessary for the correct diagnosis. Early initiation of immunosuppressive drugs are necessary for the disease control.
Authors
- Qaisar Ali Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8660-9551)
- Maaz B. Badshah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0756-0126)
- Ravina Verma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9647-7887)
- R. Ansari
- N. Kazi
Institutions
- St. George's University (GD)
- Khyber Medical College (PK)
- Allama Iqbal Medical College (PK)
- Khyber Teaching Hospital (PK)
- Shifa International Hospital (PK)
- Khyber Girls Medical College
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000002749
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.47