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Immunoglobulin G4-related disease presenting as a pulmonary nodule with an irregular margin.

Authors :
Okubo T
Oyamada Y
Kawada M
Kawarada Y
Kitashiro S
Okushiba S
Source :
Respirology case reports [Respirol Case Rep] 2016 Dec 08; Vol. 5 (1), pp. e00208. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Dec 08 (Print Publication: 2017).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We report a case of immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related lung disease presenting as a solitary pulmonary nodule with an irregular margin on computed tomography. The nodule showed a high standardized uptake value on positron emission tomography. A malignant pulmonary tumour could not be excluded. Middle lobectomy was performed. Histological analysis revealed marked lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and storiform fibrosis. Immunostaining indicated the presence of IgG4-positive plasma cells. A definitive diagnosis of IgG4-related disease was confirmed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2051-3380
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Respirology case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
28078088
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.208