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IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), formerly known as IgG4-related systemic disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by tissue infiltration with lymphocytes and IgG4-secreting plasma cells, various degrees of fibrosis (scarring) and a usually prompt response to oral steroids.
The diagnosis of IgG4-related prostatitis could be made from histological examination if prostate biopsy or surgery has been performed. [6] The hallmark histopathological features of established IgG4-related disease are storiform fibrosis, a dense lymphoplasmacytic (lymphocytes and plasma cells) infiltrate rich in IgG4-positive plasma cells, and obliterative phlebitis.
All patients with IgG deficiency require extensive diagnostic evaluation before the patient is diagnosed with a clinically significant IgG subclass deficiency. Depending on a clinical presentation, complete blood count , test for total serum immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM and subclass levels of IgG) and other tests are performed.
IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (IgG4-ROD) is the recommended term to describe orbital (eye socket) manifestations of the systemic condition IgG4-related disease, [2] which is characterised by infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells and subsequent fibrosis in involved structures. It can involve one or more of the orbital structures.
Immunizing mice against a rhesus immunoglobulin gives rise to anti-rhesus IgG4. [30] Anti-Rhesus IgG4 [7A8] This is a recombinant monoclonal antibody to rhesus IgG4. It specifically reacts with rhesus IgG4 via ELISA. Specificity of anti-rhesus IgG4 to rhesus IgG1 was confirmed through antibody responses to HIV-1 vaccine in rhesus macaques. [31]
IgG4-related autoimmune diseases are characterized by excessive fibrosis. In case of Riedel's thyroiditis, fibrosis extends beyond the capsule and involves contiguous neck structures, clinically simulating thyroid carcinoma. There is a rapid thyroid enlargement. Compression of trachea, dysphagia are probable outcomes.
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The water-accessible surface area of an IgG antibody. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a type of antibody.Representing approximately 75% of serum antibodies in humans, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation. [1]