Multivisceral IgG4-related disease presenting as recurrent massive gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report and literature review

Multivisceral IgG4-related disease presenting as recurrent massive gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly recognized autoimmune systemic disorder characterized by elevated levels of serum IgG4 and abundant infiltration of IgG4-positive plasmacytes in the affected organs. The liver, biliary system and pancreas are the most commonly affected or...

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Main Authors: Xuexue Deng, Ronghua Fang, Jianshu Zhang, Rongqiong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
IgG4-related disease
Plasma cells
Liver
Gallbladder
Duodenal
Pancreatic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0867-y

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