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Rensheng Zhang1, Jiguo Gao1, Teng Zhao1
1Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Center, The First Teaching Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|August 8, 2020
Summary
Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease can rarely cause spinal pachymeningitis, leading to spinal cord compression. Early diagnosis and treatment, including surgery and corticosteroids, are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease is a systemic condition.
- Spinal pachymeningitis is a rare manifestation of IgG4-related disease.
- Spinal cord compression can occur due to IgG4-related spinal pachymeningitis.
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