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Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) related disease is an immune condition that rarely affects the lungs. This case report highlights a lung lesion mimicking cancer in a patient with IgG4 related disease.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) related disease is a rare, complex immune-mediated condition.
  • Pulmonary manifestations of IgG4 related disease are uncommon and diagnostically challenging.
  • Imaging findings of IgG4 related disease in the lungs can closely resemble primary lung malignancy.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with an incidentally discovered lung lesion.
  • The patient had established risk factors for primary pulmonary malignancy.
  • The lung lesion's imaging characteristics were suspicious for cancer.

Findings:

  • The reported lung lesion was ultimately diagnosed as IgG4 related disease.
  • This case underscores the diagnostic difficulty in differentiating IgG4 related lung disease from lung cancer.

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    • Increased awareness of IgG4 related disease is needed among clinicians, especially pulmonologists and oncologists.
    • Consideration of IgG4 related disease in the differential diagnosis of lung lesions is important.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis can prevent unnecessary aggressive treatments for malignancy.