Affiliation:
1. Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives
To retrospectively evaluate CT and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging thoracic paravertebral findings at baseline and follow-up in patients with IgG4-related disease.
Methods
The study consisted of 36 patients with IgG4-related disease involving thoracic paravertebral regions (32 men and four women; mean age, 58 years; range, 25–78 years). A total of 36 patients underwent CT or MR imaging at baseline; 20 patients underwent follow-up. CT and MR images were reviewed and analysed in consensus by two radiologists for the various features of thoracic paravertebral lesions.
Results
All lesions were located around two or more thoracic vertebrae, particularly the lower thoracic vertebrae (n = 36). The right side of vertebrae was predominantly affected in all cases (n = 36). Radiologically, IgG4-related thoracic paravertebral lesions were categorized into three types: solitary or multiple saddle-like masses type (32 patients); multiple nodules type (three patients); and invasively irregular mass type (three patients). All the types showed soft-tissue density on CT images, isointense on T1- and T2-weighted images, and homogeneous enhancement with penetration of small arteries in the lesions on contrast-enhanced CT and MR images. Steroid therapy administered to 20 patients dramatically diminished the mean maximum thickness in 18 patients. One patient with T7-12 vertebrae involved improved after steroid therapy.
Conclusion
IgG4-related paravertebral lesions occur mainly around the right side of the lower thoracic vertebrae and manifest as three major patterns of CT and MR imaging findings. Recognition of these diagnostic features will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of IgG4-related disease.
Funder
public, commercial or not-for-profit
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Rheumatology
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