Abstract:Immunoglobulin G4-related systemic disease (IgG4-RSD) is a fibro-inflammatory immune condition characterized by IgG4 positive plasma cells, fibrosis, and frequently elevated serum IgG4 level. Akin to sarcoidosis, IgG4-RSD is a systemic disease with diverse organ manifestations linked by common histopathologic features. IgG4-RSD typically presents sub acutely without significant constitutional symptoms or fever. Hepatic Inflammatory pseudotumor (HIP) is a rare manifestation of IgG4-RSD composed of dense lymphop… Show more
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