Ophthalmic Manifestations of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD)

Immunoglobulin-G4 related disease (IgG4-RD) is an inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that comprises a wide spectrum of presentation, involving nearly all the bodily systems. A number of clinical conditions which were previously identified as distinct entities, such as autoimmune pancreatitis,...

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Main Authors: Ayushi Agarwal, Samreen Khanam, Akash Raut, Ruchi Goel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-07-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.702
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Summary:Immunoglobulin-G4 related disease (IgG4-RD) is an inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that comprises a wide spectrum of presentation, involving nearly all the bodily systems. A number of clinical conditions which were previously identified as distinct entities, such as autoimmune pancreatitis, Reidel thyroiditis, and Mikulicz syndrome, have now come within the purview of this disease. The clinical expression of IgG4-RD varies depending upon the organ involved. The authors in this article aim to highlight the various ophthalmic manifestations of IgG4-RD.
ISSN:0972-0200
2454-2784