January 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” In this case report, a young Japanese man was diagnosed with scalp IgG4-related disease, which mimicked acne keloidalis nuchae but was identified by histopathology and elevated serum IgG4 levels as a systemic fibroinflammatory disorder, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in atypical scarring alopecia.
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January 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” This case report details a rare instance of simultaneous onset of systemic lupus erythematosus and IgG4-related disease in a 73-year-old woman, where treatment improved symptoms by using high-dose glucocorticoids, hydroxychloroquine, and belimumab.
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This case report concludes that the presence of distinctive histiocytic responses in a Cambodian woman's eyelid lipogranulomas suggests surreptitious silicone injections despite her denial of prior procedures.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” This case report highlights the overlap of Sjögren’s Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, noting major salivary gland enlargement and bilateral facial nerve involvement, which may better explain the patient's symptoms than lupus alone.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old woman diagnosed with both NMOSD and SLE showed mild improvement in vision and recovered from thrombocytopenia after treatment with glucocorticoids and Rituximab, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for overlapping autoimmune disorders.
