Chae TS, Kim DS, Kim GW, Won YH, Ko MH, Park SH, Seo JH. Immunoglobulin G4-related spinal pachymeningitis: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(32): 6551-6558 [PMID: 39554894 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i32.6551]
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Da-Sol Kim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 20, Geonji-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju 54907, South Korea. murunoon@naver.com
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Rehabilitation
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Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2024; 12(32): 6551-6558 Published online Nov 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i32.6551
Immunoglobulin G4-related spinal pachymeningitis: A case report
Tae-Seok Chae, Da-Sol Kim, Gi-Wook Kim, Yu Hui Won, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Sung-Hee Park, Jeong-Hwan Seo
Tae-Seok Chae, Da-Sol Kim, Gi-Wook Kim, Yu Hui Won, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Sung-Hee Park, Jeong-Hwan Seo, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, South Korea
Da-Sol Kim, Gi-Wook Kim, Yu Hui Won, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Sung-Hee Park, Jeong-Hwan Seo, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University - Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, South Korea
Author contributions: Chae TS prepared the figures and collected the data, and contributed to the manuscript drafting; Kim GW, Won YH, Park SH, Ko MH, and Seo JH contributed to the data analysis; Kim DS was responsible for the manuscript revision and intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed consent prior to study inclusion.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Da-Sol Kim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, 20, Geonji-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju 54907, South Korea. murunoon@naver.com
Received: February 5, 2024 Revised: June 24, 2024 Accepted: August 28, 2024 Published online: November 16, 2024 Processing time: 231 Days and 4.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case of immunoglobulin G4-related spinal pachymeningitis with neurological symptoms provides valuable insights into diagnosis and treatment strategies in rehabilitative medicine. Detailed examination of this rare condition highlights the importance of considering immunoglobulin G4-related disease in patients with unexplained spinal and neurological symptoms. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches, including advanced imaging techniques and electromyography, to ensure accurate diagnosis. Additionally, the case underscores the potential for effective treatment through steroid therapy and rehabilitation, significantly improving patient outcomes. This information helps clinicians recognize and manage similar cases, enhancing patient care in rehabilitative settings.
