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ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2026

Elevated CA19-9 in IgG4-Related Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

Dong-Ge Han, Su-Yu Li, Rui-Ting Zhou, Qiao-Yun Tong, Wei Liu

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Dong-Ge Han *The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, People's Republic of China.
Su-Yu Li *Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Renhe Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, People's Republic of China.
Rui-Ting ZhouThe First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, People's Republic of China.
Qiao-Yun TongThe First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, People's Republic of China.
Wei LiuThe First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-7118-815X

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Background: IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis (IgG4-AIP) is a rare autoimmune pancreatic disorder, with elevated carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) observed in some patients. Objective: This study aims to compare the clinical features of IgG4-AIP patients with elevated versus normal CA19-9 levels to clarify the clinical significance of CA19-9 in this condition. Methods: This study conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 41 patients with IgG4-AIP who underwent CA19-9 testing at Yichang Central People's Hospital from January 2019 to April 2025. In this study, the normal reference range for CA19-9 levels was defined as 0 to 39 U/mL. Results: Among the 41 patients with IgG4-AIP, 23 patients (56.10%) had normal CA19-9 levels, while 18 patients (43.90%) exhibited elevated CA19-9 levels. Patients with elevated CA19-9 levels were more likely to be misdiagnosed as having pancreatic tumors (55.56% vs. 13.04%) and had a higher incidence of bile duct involvement (88.89% vs. 26.09%), whereas the incidence of lymph node involvement (22.22% vs. 56.52%) was lower ( Conclusion: Patients with elevated CA19-9 levels in IgG4-AIP exhibit more complex clinical features. Clinicians should consider CA19-9 level differences when evaluating and managing IgG4-AIP patients to guide personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

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carbohydrate antigen 19-9IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitisIgG4-related disease

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