Elevated IgG4 concentrations in serum of patients with Mikulicz's disease
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- 31 December 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
- Vol. 33 (6) , 432-433
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03009740410006439
Abstract
Mikulicz's disease has recently been included within primary Sjögren's syndrome. It is a unique condition involving enlargement of the lacrimal and salivary glands, characterized by few autoimmune reactions. It is responsive to glucocorticoid treatment. Analysis of IgG fractions was performed in patients with Mikulicz's disease in order to determine the differences between Mikulicz's disease and Sjögren's syndrome. The study showed that serum IgG4 concentrations are elevated in patients with Mikulicz's disease, but not in those with Sjögren's syndrome.Keywords
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