Reassessing the role of watchful waiting strategy for IgG4-related disease: a real-world study

Key Points

• Clinical outcomes demonstrate the feasibility of watchful waiting strategy in managing IgG4-related disease and long-term patient health.
• Longitudinal assessment analyzed real-world data, showing diverse clinical responses over a defined follow-up period.
• Outcome metrics indicate that many patients can avoid immediate intervention while maintaining stable disease status.
• Findings suggest a reevaluation of treatment strategies, highlighting the potential for individualized patient management approaches.