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ReviewZeitschrift fur Rheumatologie2026

[Rational diagnostics and differential diagnosis in IgG4-related disease].

Thea Thiele, Torsten Witte

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Review in Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Thea ThieleKlinik für Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland. Thiele.Thea@mh-hannover.de.
Torsten WitteKlinik für Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.

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Abstract

Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related diseases are a heterogenous group of chronic inflammatory systemic disorders characterized by fibrosing inflammation with infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells. They can affect nearly any organ system. Typical manifestations include autoimmune pancreatitis, sclerosing cholangitis, lymphadenopathy, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and inflammatory orbitopathy as well as involvement of the salivary and lacrimal glands. Each manifestation may present in isolation or in combination with others. Diagnosis requires careful exclusion of malignant or other inflammatory conditions, as IgG4-related diseases can mimic a wide range of disease entities. A multimodal approach combining laboratory findings, histopathological evaluation and radiological imaging is essential for establishing the diagnosis. A structured diagnostic algorithm and close interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and enable appropriate treatment.

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Autoimmune DiseasesImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin G4-Related DiseaseAutoimmune PancreatitisDiagnosis, DifferentialEvidence-Based MedicineHumansRetroperitoneal FibrosisImmunoglobulin GAutoimmune pancreatitisImmunoglobulin G4PeriaortitisPseudotumorRetroperitoneal fibrosis

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