Unusual Multiorgan Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) Inflammation: Autoimmune Pancreatitis, Mikulicz Syndrome, and IgG4 Mastitis
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| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Gut and Liver |
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| Citation | |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.5009/gnl.2013.7.5.621 |
| Field | Other specializations of internal medicine |
| Keywords | autoimmune pancreatitis; immunoglobulin G4; Mikulicz syndrome; mastitis |
| Description | Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) type 1 is commonly associated with simultaneous involvement of extrapancreatic organs. We describe a case report of a 58-year-old female with findings of AIP (according to Asian criteria), IgG4-positive mastitis, and histologically verified Mikulicz syndrome. The effect of corticoid therapy supported the diagnosis of AIP and simultaneously led to the eradication of recurrent mastitis. Our case report supports the concept of systemic IgG4 syndrome with multisystem involvement. |