Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) that’s marked by swelling and tumor-like masses in the head and neck can closely mimic cancer and other inflammatory conditions, making diagnosis challenging, according to a large case series study in India. In the 18-patient study, the disease affected a broad range of head and…
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IgG4‑related disease didn’t just infiltrate my organs; it infiltrated my self‑image. It rewrote the way I see myself, the way I move through the world, and the way I feel in my own skin. Chronic illness is usually framed as a medical journey, but I want to acknowledge the…
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In a proof-of-concept study, a team of scientists in Spain has identified a range of blood markers related to immune responses that may help to track disease activity in people with IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). “In this prospective longitudinal study of [untreated] patients with IgG4-RD, [statistical] models identified exploratory associations…
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