Title of article :
Elevated Serum IgG4 Levels in a Young Patient withPolyserositis andNecator americanusInfection
Author/Authors :
Sanna, Giuseppe D. U.O.C. Cardiologia - Ospedale “SS Annunziata” AOU Sassari - Via Enrico De Nicola - Sassari, Italy , Filippo, Valentina de U.O.C. Cardiologia - Ospedale “SS Annunziata” AOU Sassari - Via Enrico De Nicola - Sassari, Italy , Manetti, Roberto U.O.C. Clinica Medica AOU Sassari - Viale San Pietro - Sassari, Italy , Babudieri, Sergio Istituto di Malattie Infettive AOU Sassari - Viale San Pietro - Sassari, Italy
Abstract :
gG4-related disease is a fibroinflammatory systemic condition characterized by tumefactive lesions, lymphoplasmacytic infiltraterich in IgG4-positive plasma cells, storiform fibrosis, and elevated serum IgG4 concentrations. It has been described in virtuallyevery organ system. Autoimmunity and infectious agents are potential immunologic triggers in IgG4-related disease. Herein, wedescribe a peculiar case of effusive-constrictive pericarditis in an 18-year-old boy with polyserositis and concomitantNecatoramericanusinfection.
Keywords :
Elevated Serum IgG4 Levels , Young Patient , Polyserositis , Necator americanus Infection
Journal title :
Case Reports in Immunology
