Immunoglobulin G4-related lung disease mistaken for pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

The chest CT findings of IgG4-RD are diverse and nonspecific, often leading to misdiagnosis as pulmonary tuberculosis, especially in primary care settings with limited diagnostic resources. We confirmed the diagnosis of IgG4-related lung disease through histological examination.

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World Journal of Clinical Cases
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2025-08-05
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https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i27.108261
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IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Immunoglobulin G4-related lung disease mistaken for pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

Jingxin Zhou, Xiaojuan Zhou, Shun Feng, Wenjuan Li
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IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Immunoglobulin G4-related lung disease mistaken for pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

Jingxin Zhou, Xiaojuan Zhou, Shun Feng, Wenjuan Li
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Abstract

The chest CT findings of IgG4-RD are diverse and nonspecific, often leading to misdiagnosis as pulmonary tuberculosis, especially in primary care settings with limited diagnostic resources. We confirmed the diagnosis of IgG4-related lung disease through histological examination.

World Journal of Clinical CasesVol. 13(27)
Puer University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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