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ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease requiring clinical attention: A case report and review of literature.

Ming-Li Yin, Guo-Dong Ma, Yan-Qing Gan, Peng Li, Zai-Dong Zhang, Shu-Bin Zhang, Qiang Meng, Biao Liu, Shou-Ye Zhao

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Ming-Li YinDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Guo-Dong MaDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Yan-Qing GanDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Peng LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Zai-Dong ZhangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Shu-Bin ZhangDepartment of Surgical, Sishui County Maternal and Child Health Family Planning Service Center, Jining 273200, Shandong Province, China.
Qiang MengDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Biao LiuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China.
Shou-Ye ZhaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China. zhaoshouye@mail.jnmc.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImmunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease (IgG4-RD), a relatively rare immune-mediated chronic inflammatory condition characterized by fibrosis, is capable of affecting multiple organs and systems. Epidemiologically, the disease predominantly affects middle-aged and older men in Asian populations, whereas it shows a female predominance in the corresponding age group in the United States. In IgG4-RD, affected tissues and organs may exhibit diffuse or localized swelling, mimicking neoplastic lesions. IgG4-related cholecystitis (IgG4-CC) represents a manifestation involving the gallbladder, with isolated gallbladder involvement without other organ lesions being exceptionally uncommon. CASE SUMMARY: A 53-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. Preoperative evaluations could not exclude gallbladder carcinoma, and surgical intervention was required. Based on intraoperative findings, postoperative pathology, and postoperative serum IgG4 levels, a diagnosis of IgG4-CC was considered. After glucocorticoid therapy, the patient's general condition substantially improved.

conclusionFor patients present with space-occupying lesions of the gallbladder, IgG4-RD should be included in the differential diagnosis.

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CholecystitisGallbladderImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin G4-Related DiseaseAbdominal PainDiagnosis, DifferentialGlucocorticoidsHumansMaleMiddle AgedTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeGlucocorticoidsImmunoglobulin GCase reportCholecystitisFibrosisGallbladder carcinomaGlucocorticoidsImmune responsesImmunityImmunoglobulin G4Multidisciplinary treatmentSignaling pathway

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PMCPMC12531776

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