Immunoglobulin G4-related constrictive pericarditis and the importance of a thorough workup: a case report

Immunoglobulin G4-related constrictive pericarditis and the importance of a thorough workup: a case report

Abstract Background Constrictive pericarditis remains a problematic diagnosis and a thorough investigation is critical. Among possible aetiologies, immunoglobulin-G4 (IgG4)-related pericardial disease is an unusual cause of pericardial constriction. We report a challenging diagnostic case of pericar...

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Main Authors: Sérgio Maltês, Margarida Cabral, Pedro Freitas, Catarina Albuquerque, Carolina Fernandes, Diana Moura, Beatriz Santos, Miguel Mendes, José Neves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Case report
Constrictive pericarditis
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease
Right heart failure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02468-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02468-1

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