Increased IgG4-Positive Plasma Cells in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Diagnostic Pitfall of IgG4-Related Disease

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA) may mimic IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) on histologic examination of some biopsies, especially those from head and neck sites. IgG4 immunostain is often performed in this context for differential diagnosis with IgG4-RD. However, the prevalence...

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Autores principales: Chang, Sing Yun, Keogh, Karina, Lewis, Jean E., Ryu, Jay H., Yi, Eunhee S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: International Journal of Rheumatology 2012
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3332209/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22577389
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/121702

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3332209/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22577389
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/121702

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