IgG4 sclerosing disease of the esophagus: a case-based review

Padniewski, Jessica; Thottam, Gabrielle E.; Nasr, Rawad

doi:10.1007/s00296-020-04594-5

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“…In-depth studies of IgG4-RD have revealed that IgG4 is a unique antibody, and ongoing research is needed to further clarify its role. The imbalance of immune status and antibody synthesis caused by antigen exposure can trigger immune system diseases [ 8 ] characterised by a significant increase in the serum IgG4 level and the infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells in diseased tissues. Some studies have confirmed that serum IgG4 levels are elevated in patients with RA and that they may be a unique clinical manifestation of RA, closely related to disease activity and high levels of autoantibodies.…”

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Acute renal failure caused by Sjögren’s syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis overlap syndrome

Ran,

Zhang,

Guo

et al. 2024

Arch Med Sci

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IntroductionSjögren’s syndrome (SS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two chronic autoimmune diseases. To date, there have been few reports on the overlap between SS and RA in China, especially regarding correlated acute renal failure cases.Material and methodsTo provide a reference for our clinical peers, this article presents the case report of an elderly female patient who was diagnosed with acute renal failure caused by SS and RA overlap syndrome.ResultsWe also provide a relevant analysis of SS and RA overlap syndrome treatment.ConclusionsWe also provide a relevant analysis of SS and RA overlap syndrome treatment.

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confidence: 99%