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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022

Immunoglobulin G4-related kidney disease involving the renal pelvis and perirenal fat: A case report.

Jun-Wei He, Qian-Ming Zou, Jun Pan, Shu-Sheng Wang, Song-Tao Xiang

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jun-Wei HeDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Qian-Ming ZouDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Jun PanDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Shu-Sheng WangDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Song-Tao XiangDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China. tonyxst@163.com.
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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Abstract

backgroundImmunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an autoimmune disease associated with chronic and progressive inflammation and fibrosis. It is difficult to differentiate IgG4-RD involving the kidney from infectious diseases and malignancy on imaging. CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 51-year-old Chinese man whose abdominal computed tomography scan showed diffuse bilateral enlargement of the kidneys and perirenal fat, thickening of the renal pelvic walls, and hydronephrosis of the right kidney. Relevant laboratory test results showed a serum creatinine level of 464 μmol/L. The patient was diagnosed with acute renal failure and was started on intermittent hemodialysis. Further tests revealed high serum IgG4 levels (20.8 g/L) and an enlarged right submaxillary lymph node. Biopsy and histopathological examination of the enlarged node led to the diagnosis of IgG4-RD. After corticosteroid therapy, his serum creatinine level quickly decreased to near normal levels.

conclusionIgG4-RD affecting the renal pelvis or perirenal fat is rare, with atypical imaging features. Multidisciplinary consultation is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Suspected cases should undergo biopsy to avoid misdiagnosis.

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Case reportImmunoglobulin G4-related diseasePerirenal fatRenal pelvic

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