Isolated IgG4-related disease of terminal ileum: Report of a rare case and review of literature
Subham Bhowmik,
Hemanga K. Bhattacharjee,
Joyner Abraham
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Among the class of immune-mediated diseases, immunoglobulin G4-related diseases (IgG4-RDs) are of particular interest due to their occurrence in a vast number of organ systems with varied presentations. Isolated bowel involvement in IgG4-RD is, however, very rare.
Case Report:
A 54-year-old woman presented with acute-onset colicky abdominal pain located in the right lower quadrant for the past 6 months with abdominal distention. Abdominal co… Show more
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