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Serum total IgG and IgG4 levels in thyroid eye disease.
PURPOSE: To investigate the relationship between immunoglobulin G (IgG)4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and thyroid eye disease (TED) with respect to IgG levels.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of total IgG, IgG subclass, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) levels in 24 patients with TED.
RESULTS: Five patients (20.8%) demonstrated serum IgG4 levels consistent with IgG4-RD without any additional systemic disease. Total IgG and IgG subclass levels were found to be an inadequate proxy for TSI elevation.
CONCLUSION: There may be a subtype of TED patients with elevated IgG4 in the absence of IgG4-RD systemic findings.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of total IgG, IgG subclass, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) levels in 24 patients with TED.
RESULTS: Five patients (20.8%) demonstrated serum IgG4 levels consistent with IgG4-RD without any additional systemic disease. Total IgG and IgG subclass levels were found to be an inadequate proxy for TSI elevation.
CONCLUSION: There may be a subtype of TED patients with elevated IgG4 in the absence of IgG4-RD systemic findings.
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