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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:  (1) ) Define IgG4-related diseases and understand their classification, (2) Describe the epidemiology and demographics (prevalence, age distribution, gender, and geographical variations), (3) Identify the clinical signs and symptoms including specific organ-related manifestations and systemic symptoms, (4) Explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms driving IgG4-related diseases, (5) Describe the diagnostic criteria and discuss diagnostic techniques such as labs and radiology, (6) Discuss potential mimickers of IgG4 diseases, (7) Discuss the various treatment modalities available for IgG4-related diseases, including corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and potential surgical interventions, (8) Discuss recent advancements in the understanding and management of IgG4-related diseases, as well as ongoing research efforts.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Maryam Riaz, DO, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE:   Austin Metting, MD, has no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Michael Volk, MD, was a consultant for Bausch Health.  Tresa McNeal, MD is a principal investigator for Dexcom.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC:  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

For information, please contact Denise Ralston at Denise.Ralston@BSWHealth.org