A Case of Localized IgG4-Related Thoracic Periarteritis and Recurrent Nerve Palsy

Periarteritis, including periaortitis, is a systemic disorder characterized by an excessive fibroinflammatory reaction that can result in the compromise of great vessels and periarterial/periaortic structures. Recent studies have suggested that IgG4-related inflammation may play a role in chronic periaortitis. These pathologic conditions might represent a systemic disorder with fibrotic reaction rather than local inflammation. In this report,...