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IgG4-related disease in the pelvis: A mimicker of gynecologic malignancy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes a unique case of IgG4-related disease in a 36-year-old woman who presented with a pelvic mass. Although CT and MR imaging initially suggested a malignant process, further work-up including sigmoidoscopy and surgical exploration revealed no evidence of malignancy. The final pathology indicated an inflammatory process, leading to the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease. After receiving appropriate systemic treatment, the patient's symptoms significantly improved. This case underscores the limitations of current imaging studies and emphasizes the importance of considering a wide range of potential diagnoses when dealing with pelvic masses of uncertain etiology.

Source: Gynecologic Oncology Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2024.101428

Authors: Kristen Stearns, Binathi Vuppuluri, Ruth Lininger, Laurel K. Berry

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University

Language: English