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IgG4 porta-hepatis pseudotumor mimicking a hilar cholangiocarcinoma

  • Rachel K. Wasbotten
  • , Sarabjit Kaur
  • , Ryan M. Davis
  • , Ayesha Nasrullah

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Abstract

A 60-year-old female with a BRCA2 mutation and a history of breast cancer presented with diffuse abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes. Imaging revealed a porta-hepatis mass, prompting consideration of hilar cholangiocarcinoma or breast cancer metastasis. Further investigation including biopsy and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography findings were inconsistent with malignancy, leading to investigation of non-neoplastic causes. Elevated IgG4 levels suggested IgG4-related disease, a mass-forming fibroinflammatory condition. This case demonstrates IgG4-related disease exclusively impacting the portal vein and underscores the importance of considering IgG4-related disease in the differential diagnosis of hepatic masses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4138-4141
Number of pages4
JournalRadiology Case Reports
Volume19
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Autoimmune
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • IgG4-related disease
  • MRI
  • Porta hepatis pseudotumor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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