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    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    • Immunology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease is an autoimmune condition.
    • This disease can manifest in the bile ducts as IgG4-associated cholangitis (IAC).
    • IAC presents with elevated serum IgG4 and characteristic tissue infiltrates.

    Observation:

    • A case of a young female patient with IAC presenting with common bile duct (CBD) stricture is reported.
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) shows segmental strictures, predominantly in the distal CBD.
    • Histologic examination reveals a dense lymphocytic infiltrate and less sclerosis in the bile duct wall compared to PSC.

    Findings:

    • IAC strictures differ from primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and secondary sclerosing cholangitis (SSC).
    • PSC strictures are typically band-like, while other SSC types often show unifocal obstructions.
    • IAC strictures are histologically distinct due to inflammatory cell types and degree of sclerosis.

    Implications:

    • Distinguishing IAC from PSC and SSC is crucial for appropriate management.
    • IAC-related biliary strictures demonstrate reversibility with corticosteroid therapy.
    • This highlights the autoimmune and potentially treatable nature of IAC-related biliary disease.