Autoimmune pancreatitis - a case report

Autoiommune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare disease that has distinct histological, immunological, serological and radiological findings. It is characterised histologically by lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, storiform fibrosis, obliterative phelibitis and presence of IgG4 positive plasma cells and lympho...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2015-02, Vol.9 (2), p.ED01-ED02
Main Authors: Mallya, Varuna, Rathi, K R, Sahai, Kavita, Jakhmola, C K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
igg4
pancreatic adenocarcinoma
pancreatitis
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Summary:Autoiommune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare disease that has distinct histological, immunological, serological and radiological findings. It is characterised histologically by lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, storiform fibrosis, obliterative phelibitis and presence of IgG4 positive plasma cells and lymphocytes. Elevated serum levels of IgG4 are also noted. It is usually misdiagnosed preoperatively as pancreatic cancer. It may involve extrapancreatic sites also and responds well to steroid therapy. Here, we share our experience of AIP in a 52-year-old male.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2015/8799.5504