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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Immunoglobulin G4-related tubulointerstitial nephritis (IgG4-TIN) is a rare cause of kidney disease.
  • It is often part of a systemic disease affecting multiple organs, which can be diagnosed asynchronously, complicating patient identification.
  • The etiology of IgG4-related disease remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of isolated renal involvement of IgG4-related disease.
  • To illustrate key biochemical, radiological, and histopathological findings suggestive of IgG4-related nephropathy.
  • To emphasize diagnostic considerations in the absence of extra-renal clues.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of biochemical, radiological, and histopathological data.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria for IgG4-related nephropathy.

Main Results:

  • The case presented with isolated renal impairment.
  • Specific biochemical, radiological, and histopathological features were identified.
  • These findings raised suspicion for IgG4-related nephropathy despite no other organ involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Isolated renal IgG4-related disease can occur.
  • Characteristic diagnostic changes in the kidney are crucial for early suspicion.
  • Awareness of these findings aids diagnosis when other organs are unaffected.