[Paying attention to the diagnosis and treatment of IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis]
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Abstract:
IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC) is characterized by biliary strictures and obstructive jaundice.Elevated levels of serum IgG4 and a multifocal IgG4-rich lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of affected organs are also the characteristics of IgG4-SC. Prednisone is recommended in the initial treatment of IgG4-SC. The differential diagnosis between IgG4-SC and cholangiocarcinoma is not easy. Comprehensively collection of medical history, paying attention to other organs involvement, and getting the pathologic diagnosis are important for diagnosis of this disease. In order to prevent misdiagnosis we should learn more about IgG4-SC. On the other hand, if we can not differentiate IgG4-SC and cholangiocarcinoma, operation may be recommended.
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