Epicardial Nodules as the Initial Manifestation of Immunoglobulin G4–Related Pericarditis

Epicardial Nodules as the Initial Manifestation of Immunoglobulin G4–Related Pericarditis

Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)–related pericarditis, an immune-mediated fibro-inflammatory condition, is a rare yet life-threatening disease presenting with constrictive pericarditis. We describe a case of IgG4-related pericarditis presenting with epicardial nodules successfully treated with corticosteroi...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Keiko Ohta-Ogo, MD, PhD, Jun Isogai, MD, Hatsue Ishibashi-Ueda, MD, PhD, Yoshitsugu Nakamura, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
cardiac magnetic resonance
computed tomography
immunoglobulin G4–related disease
immunoglobulin G4–related pericarditis
pericardial effusion
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920306884
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Summary:Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)–related pericarditis, an immune-mediated fibro-inflammatory condition, is a rare yet life-threatening disease presenting with constrictive pericarditis. We describe a case of IgG4-related pericarditis presenting with epicardial nodules successfully treated with corticosteroids. This case highlights the clinical significance of assessing IgG4-related pericarditis in the diagnostic workup of pericardial masses. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)
ISSN:2666-0849

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