Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	118485
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu Xia, Jun-Da Zhu, Tong Su, Lei Shi, Shu-Lei Zhao, Hong-Wei Xu and Chang-Qin Xu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Young Elite Sponsorship Program of Shandong Provincial Medical Association No. 2024-GJ-0131
Corresponding Author	Chang-Qin Xu, Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jingwu Weiqi Road, Jinan 250000, Shandong Province, China. 64791275@qq.com
Key Words	Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis; Isolated Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis; Autoimmune pancreatitis; Primary sclerosing cholangitis; Case report
Core Tip	Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC) is a relatively rare autoimmune disease that typically presents with bile duct stenosis and cholestasis. It is frequently associated with autoimmune pancreatitis; however, a small subset of patients develop IgG4-SC without any extra-biliary involvement from IgG4-related disease. This form, known as isolated IgG4-SC, is particularly challenging to diagnose. This report describes a case of isolated IgG4-SC and suggests that clinicians begin considering this condition in patients who present with unexplained biliary strictures and cholestasis, especially when serum IgG4 levels are elevated.
Citation	Xia Y, Zhu JD, Su T, Shi L, SZhao SL, Xu HW, Xu CQ. Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-04 08:34
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-04 08:36
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-15 09:00
Return for Revision	2026-01-17 08:49
Revised	2026-01-29 08:50
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-01 08:34
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-13 02:39
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-13 10:15
Articles in Press	2026-03-13 10:15
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