IgG4-Related Disease Presenting as Generalized Itchy Papules: A Case Report

Authors

  • Pichanun Sangchaisirisak Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Ratchada Ongthawekiat Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Patlada Ingkaninanda Rajavithi Hospital, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.

Keywords:

IgG4-related disease, Cutaneous plasmacytosis

Abstract

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated fibroinflammatory disease characterized by increased serum IgG4 and IgG4+ cell infiltrated tissues. Affected organs usually include the pancreas, biliary tract, retroperitoneum, aorta, salivary, and lacrimal glands. Cutaneous lesions are uncommon. IgG4-RD is treatable and highly responsive to glucocorticoids. This case report concerns a rare case of IgG4-RD presenting with generalized erythematous to brownish itchy papules and bilateral lacrimal gland masses with lung involvement including mediastinal lymphadenopathy, multiple lung nodules, and ground glass opacities in both lungs that responded to prednisolone and ciclosporin.

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Published

2024-03-06

How to Cite

Sangchaisirisak, P., Ongthawekiat, R., & Ingkaninanda, P. (2024). IgG4-Related Disease Presenting as Generalized Itchy Papules: A Case Report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 40(1), 23–29. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/265645

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