| Literature DB >> 28438752 |
Gavin L Reynolds1, Jonathan H Norris1, Sher Aslam1, Srilakshmi Sharma1.
Abstract
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that may involve nearly every organ system. Originally identified as a cause of autoimmune pancreatitis, its characteristic histological and clinical features have been found in a wide variety of inflammatory presentations, including the eye and orbit. Here we describe an example of a case of IgG4-RD initially presenting as scleritis and vitritis, with further progression to multifocal bilateral orbital involvement. Tissue biopsy of an orbital mass was highly characteristic of IgG4-RD histology and a rapid clinical response to corticosteroids was observed. This case highlights IgG4-RD as a rare cause of intraocular inflammation that may progress to involve the orbit. © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.Entities:
Keywords: Immunology; Ophthalmology; Retina; Rheumatology
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28438752 PMCID: PMC5534934 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219568
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X