Treatment outcomes and their determinants of IgG4-related ophthalmic disease: a territory-wide cohort study

Conclusion In this cohort, 60% of patients required long-term maintenance oral corticosteroid. Elevated pretreatment serum IgG4 level and Mikulicz syndrome were associated with steroid dependence. Debulking surgery is an alternative for a subgroup of patients with discrete orbital lesions, normal baseline IgG4 level and no Mikulicz syndrome.

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Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - November 22, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Lai, K. K. H., Li, E. Y. M., Chan, R. Y. C., Chu, W. C. W., Cheng, A. C. O., Chan, K. K. W., Chin, J. K. Y., Kwok, J. S. W., Io, I. Y. F., Yip, N. K. F., Li, K. K. W., Chan, W. H., Lam, N. M., Yip, W. W. K., Young, A. L., Chan, E., Ko, C. K. L., Ko, S. T. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research