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Probability of IGG4 RD

2023-08-04 02:20:05
Hello, I had LAPROSCOPIC EXCISION OF THE PERITONEAL LESION in last month, and attaching histopathology report and other too. Histopathology report indicates possibility of igg4. Rd but when I had serum igg4 test it's normal in result. Do I need to take treatment of steroids for igg4 even its report is normal
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Igg4 disease presents as inflammatory mass composed of igg4 positive plasma cells anywhere in the body..igg4 levels r not raised in everyone in upto 50 percent ..levels can be normal..please consult a rheumatologist for further clarification..

Answered2023-08-04 09:31:16

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