An overlap of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated glomerulonephritis and IgG4-related kidney disease

ConclusionsANCA-GN and IgG4-RKD overlap syndrome concerned mainly MPO-ANCA positive patients. The IgG subclass analysis of MPO-ANCA showed lower percentage of IgG1 subclass. The association between ANCA-GN and IgG4-RKD is possible and represents a special entity.
Source: Clinica Chimica Acta - Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research