Diagnostics (Nov 2022)

Multimodality Imaging Evaluation of Coronary IgG4-Related Disease: A “Tumor-Like” Cardiac Lesion

  • Ludovica R. M. Lanzafame,
  • Maria Ludovica Carerj,
  • Giovanna Rizzo,
  • Fabio Minutoli,
  • Giuseppe M. Bucolo,
  • Natasha Irrera,
  • Giuseppe Muscogiuri,
  • Sandro Sironi,
  • Alfredo Blandino,
  • Tommaso D’Angelo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics12112814
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 11
p. 2814

Abstract

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Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic immune-mediated fibro-inflammatory disorder. Coronary IgG4-RD has been scarcely reported and may present as “tumor-like” lesions. These pseudo-masses may be underdiagnosed mainly due to a vague clinical picture that can vary from complete lack of symptoms to acute coronary syndrome or sudden cardiac death. Early recognition of coronary IgG4-RD is essential to monitor disease activity and prevent life-threatening complications. We report a comprehensive non-invasive imaging evaluation of a patient affected by coronary IgG4-RD, which was diagnosed as an incidental finding during routine pre-laparoscopic cholecystectomy checkup. Non-invasive imaging revealed the presence of a peri-coronary soft-tissue mass that was stable at 12 months follow-up.

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