Idiopathic membranous nephropathy in a patient diagnosed with IgG4-related disease

Rationale: Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly recognized, systemic disease. Membranous nephropathy is the most common glomerular lesion in IgG4- related kidney disease. However, the lack of relationship with IgG4-related kidney disease and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) warrants investigation of the potential mechanisms. Patient concerns: A 62-year-old patient was diagnosed with IgG4-RD,...