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Rituximab and pericardiectomy with waffle procedure in constrictive pericarditis due to IgG4‐related disease: A case report.

Authors :
Okabe, Toshitaka
Kawahata, Taishi
Koyanagi, Yui
Ito, Yuki
Gibo, Yuma
Okura, Takeshi
Isomura, Naoei
Nabuchi, Akihiro
Okuyama, Hiroshi
Ochiai, Masahiko
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Jun2024, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: We should consider IgG4‐related disease (IGRD) as one of the potential causes of constrictive pericarditis. In patients with constrictive pericarditis due to IGRD, the combination of surgical treatment and immunosuppressive therapy may be an effective strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178095851
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8924