Korean J Gastroenterol.  2017 Aug;70(2):107-110. 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.2.107.

Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Associated with Immunoglobulin G4-related Disease

• Choi JW
• Park JM

• KMID: 2391369
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.70.2.107

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Immunoglobulins*
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis*
Immunoglobulins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Abdominal CT findings. (A) CT scan shows ill-defined mass with hydronephrosis in the left kidney and ovoid lesion in the right kidney. (B) Pancreatic swelling and peripancreatic infiltration are observed. (C) Intrahepatic duct is dilated. CT, computed tomography.

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  Fig. 2 Abdominal CT findings after 4 weeks. (A) Ill-defined mass in the left kidney and ovoid lesion in the right kidney are decreased. (B) Pancreatic swelling and peripancreatic infiltration are decreased. (C) Dilation of intrahepatic duct is improved. CT, computed tomography.

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