The role of imaging in immunoglobulin G4-related disease of the upper urinary tract.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease remains a modern, relatively unknown field in the urological world. An increasing number of cases require urological input, often with invasive diagnostics and aggressive medical treatment first-line. Given this, we sought to evaluate modern radiological options of disease affecting the upper urinary tract, to provide clarity and reduce diagnostic burden and delay in this poorly understood yet potentially debilitating disease process.

Summary

We conducted a systematic literature search including PubMed and Medline, focusing on immunoglobulin G4-related disease affecting the upper urinary tract, before reviewing articles assessing different radiological modalities in diagnosis. Consistent computed tomography findings have been demo

SUBMITTER: Taktak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9782338 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature