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Case report: IgG4-related intracranial lesions mimicking multiple sclerosis in a 14-year-old girl.

Journal: Frontiers In Neurology
Published: July 30, 2022
Abstract

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is distinguished by the infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells in a variety of tissues and organs. Even so, central nervous system lesions associated with IgG4-RD are scarce. We present a case of IgG4-related brain parenchymal lesions that mimics multiple sclerosis in a young girl. The patient was followed by our neurology and rheumatology teams. Clinical information was recorded, and the brain was screened using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). During follow-up, we examined serum IgE, IgG and IgG4 and lymph node biopsy. Here, we presented details of a 14-year-old Chinese girl suffering from diplopia, left eyelid ptosis, right facial numbness, and right lower limb weakness admitted to our institute. Brain MRI revealed multiple sclerosis-like lesions in the brain parenchyma and spinal cord. During the follow-up, she developed lymphadenopathy. Elevation of serum, IgG, IgG4 and IgE and lymph node biopsy favors a diagnosis of IgG4-RD. The patient had a good response to glucocorticoids and mycophenolate mofetil. The literature review summarized eight previously reported IgG4-RD involving brain parenchyma. Our case expands the known age spectrum of IgG4-RD. The intracranial IgG4-RD is rare and could mimic multiple sclerosis. Careful examination and dynamic review of disease history are crucial in the differential diagnosis.

Authors
Pingying Qing, Chenyang Lu, Bing Yan, Chang Liu, David Fox, Yi Zhao, Yi Liu, Chunyu Tan
Relevant Conditions

IgG4-Related Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Eyelid Drooping

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