Chronic autoimmune pancreatitis

Authors

  • Teudis Vidal García

Abstract

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an uncommon disease, first described 60 years ago, that represents a diagnostic challenge unless it is considered as a cause of acute pancreatitis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and a pancreatic mass. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a special form of chronic pancreatitis, more common in men and usually presenting as obstructive jaundice or abdominal pain.This entity is under diagnosed and successful medical therapy is available.  We will review the definition, types, clinical manifestations, radiological features, serology, histopathological findings, treatment strategies and diagnostic criteria of autoimmune pancreatitis.

Published

2021-10-30

How to Cite

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Vidal García T. Chronic autoimmune pancreatitis. Invest Medicoquir [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 30 [cited 2025 Apr. 4];14(1). Available from: https://revcimeq.sld.cu/index.php/imq/article/view/759

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