Immunoglobulin G4‐related disease with recurrent obstructive jaundice. Issue 1 (16th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chiu, Yu‐Hsiang; Chan, De‐Chuan; Shih, Yu‐Lueng
• Is Part Of: Advances in digestive medicine. Volume 3:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2015-04-16
• Subjects: Immunoglobulin G4 -- Obstructive jaundice -- Pancreaticoduodenectomy -- Pancreatitis; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Digestive organs -- Diseases; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.3005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.aidm.2014.07.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2351-9797

Abstract

Summary: A 51‐year‐old man was referred to our clinic for recurrent obstructive jaundice and underwent pylorus‐preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy for a suspected malignancy. The pathology showed immunoglobulin G4 positive plasma cell infiltrated at the pancreas and the gallbladder. We discuss the cost‐effectiveness of serum immunoglobulin G4 level prior to arranging for a pancreaticoduodenectomy, which would reduce the possibility of surgical complications as well as costs.