Rapidly resolved IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis after steroid pulse therapy / 영남의대학술지
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
;
: 40-43, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RF) is a disorder characterized by the presence of a retroperitoneal mass and concurrent systemic inflammation. Some cases of RF are recognized as belonging to the spectrum of immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD). Glucocorticoids are highly effective for treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis, although the optimal dose and duration of therapy have not been established. An initial dose of prednisone (40-60 mg) daily is usually administered with a tapering scheme. We report on a 55-year-old man diagnosed with IgG4-related RF and successfully treated with a 3-day course of daily 250 mg (4 mg/kg) intravenous methylprednisolone, which resulted in the prompt resolution of urinary obstruction and systemic symptoms.
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Main subject:
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
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Immunoglobulins
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Methylprednisolone
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Prednisone
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Glucocorticoids
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Inflammation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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