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  • Immunology
  • Gastroenterology

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  • IgG4-related cholangitis (IRC) is a rare fibroinflammatory biliary disease, a key manifestation of IgG4-related systemic disease (IgG4-RD).
  • IRC encompasses IgG4-related inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver and cholecystitis, often mimicking primary sclerosing cholangitis or cholangiocarcinoma.
  • It frequently co-occurs with type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis, a common IgG4-RD presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the pathogenesis of IgG4-related cholangitis.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria for IRC.
  • To describe current treatment strategies for IRC.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on IgG4-related cholangitis pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria (HISORt: histopathology, imaging, serology, other organ manifestations, response to therapy).
  • Summary of therapeutic approaches including glucocorticosteroids and immunomodulators.

Main Results:

  • The pathogenesis involves genetic and environmental factors, IgG4+ B cell expansion, and autoantibodies against protective antigens, impairing biliary epithelial defense.
  • Specific T cell subtypes contribute to the inflammatory process.
  • The HISORt criteria provide a framework for diagnosing IRC.

Conclusions:

  • IRC requires accurate diagnosis due to its mimicry of other biliary diseases.
  • Treatment focuses on remission induction with glucocorticosteroids and maintenance with immunomodulators to prevent organ failure.
  • Further research into the incompletely understood pathogenesis is warranted.