Autoimmune pancreatitis mimicking pancreatic tumor

Autoimmune pancreatitis mimicking pancreatic tumor

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare disease of unknown pathomechanism. It belongs to the IgG4-related disease family and responds well to steroids, although the relapse rate can reach up to 20-30%. Differentiating AIP from the more common pancreatic cancer can be very challenging. About 20% of A...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2012; no. 11; p. rjs012
Main Authors: Dede, Kristóf, Salamon, Ferenc, Taller, András, Teknős, Dániel, Bursics, Attila
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Oxford University Press 01-11-2012
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Reports
Diagnosis
Pancreatitis
Patient outcomes
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Summary:Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare disease of unknown pathomechanism. It belongs to the IgG4-related disease family and responds well to steroids, although the relapse rate can reach up to 20-30%. Differentiating AIP from the more common pancreatic cancer can be very challenging. About 20% of AIP is diagnosed postoperatively during final histological examination. Each of the investigative tools can add something to the definitive diagnosis; the question remains whether it is possible to prevent an unnecessary resection. Through our case we would like to demonstrate the differential diagnostic opportunities and present the literary background of this issue. In conclusion, we can state that whenever a focal pancreatic lesion is encountered AIP should always be considered.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjs012