Table 2.
Comparison of AIH patients with elevated serum IgG4 with those with normal IgG4 levels.
| Characteristics | AIH with elevated serum IgG4 | AIH with normal serum IgG4 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 20 | — | |
| Male | 10 (52.6%) | 4 (20.0%) | 0.048 |
| Age (≤65 yr) | 14 (73.7%) | 15 (75.0%) | 1.000 |
| IgE elevated | 8 (42.1%) | 2 (10.0%) | 0.031 |
| C3 decreased | 12 (63.2%) | 9 (45.0%) | 0.341 |
| C4 decreased | 14 (73.7%) | 3 (15.0%) | <0.001 |
| ALT ≥ 10 times ULN | 8 (42.1%) | 2 (10.0%) | 0.031 |
| AST ≥ 10 times ULN | 8 (42.1%) | 2 (10.0%) | 0.031 |
| Allergic disease | 8 (42.1%) | 2 (10.0%) | 0.031 |
| Constipation | 8 (42.1%) | 2 (10.0%) | 0.031 |