Multifocal IgG4-related aortitis and periaortitis simulating aortic dissection

Multifocal IgG4-related aortitis and periaortitis simulating aortic dissection

Immunoglobulin G4-related aortitis (IgG4-RA) is histologically characterized by the infiltration of IgG4 positive plasma cells and fibrosis in systemic organs and the elevation of serum IgG4 levels. The cardiovascular system is commonly involved with various possible presentations such as aortitis,...

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Main Authors: Amrita Valluri, BS, Juliana Sitta, MD, Candace M. Howard, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
IgG4-related disease
Aortitis
Periaortitis
CT angiography
MR angiography
Inflammatory aortic disease
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321003241

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