Vision loss caused by immunoglobulin G4-related disease of the skull base complicated by a mucocele of the sphenoid sinus.

Sanne E DetigerDion ParidaensRobert M VerdijkJan A M van LaarRuben DammersDominiek A MonserezAndries Paul Nagtegaal

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2022)

This case illustrates that in therapy-resistant sino-orbital IgG4-RD, extensive surgery might be necessary at an earlier stage. It may even be the only option to prevent irreversible damage to the surrounding tissues. A multidisciplinary approach in the management of sino-orbital IgG4-RD is therefore warranted.

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