IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis: not always an obvious entity

Authors Magdalini Velegraki, Emmanouil Vardas, Christos Dervenis, Maria Fragaki, Pinelopi Nikolaou, Afroditi Mpitouli, George Kazamias, Athanasia Sepsa, Elpida Giannikaki, Gregorios A. Paspatis.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC) is a distinct type of cholangitis, currently recognized as a biliary manifestation of IgG4-related disease. We present a case of type 3 IgG4-SC in a patient with normal IgG4 serum levels, surgically treated for suspicion of cholangiocarcinoma. This case highlights that differentiating between isolated IgG4-SC and cholangiocarcinoma can present a challenging diagnostic dilemma.


Keywords IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis, cholangiocarcinoma


Ann Gastroenterol 2021; 34 (4): 594-596

Published
2021-07-16
Issue
Volume 34, No 4 (2021)
Section
Case Report