IGG4-RELATED DISEASES – A NEW CLASSIFICATION UNIT IN RHEUMATOLOGY

Abstract

This article presents the recent published data about the new classification unit in rheumatology – IgG4-related disease. It is demonstrated a pathogenic role IgG4, tumor necrosis factor ligand BAFF and APRIL, T and B lymphocytes and various cytokines in the development of this disease. It is briefly described the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment approaches in patients with IgG4-related disease.

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L. Petelytska, H. Iurieva

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L. Petelytska, H. Iurieva (2013). IGG4-RELATED DISEASES – A NEW CLASSIFICATION UNIT IN RHEUMATOLOGY. Ukrainian Scientific Medical Youth Journal / Український Науково-Медичний Молодіжний Журнал, 75(3), 33-38. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-89310