Autoimmune pancreatitis: radiologic findings in three histologically proven cases |
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Authors: | N Furukawa T Muranaka K Yasumori R Matsubayashi K Hayashida Y Arita |
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Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, National Hospital Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan. |
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Abstract: | We describe the radiologic findings of autoimmune pancreatitis, a rare variant of pancreatitis. The radiologic findings of autoimmune pancreatitis are pathognomonic and very different from those of ordinary types of acute or chronic pancreatitis. This condition is a new clinical entity that is effectively treated with steroid therapy. It is important to recognize the radiologic characteristics of autoimmune pancreatitis to avoid surgical resection and start steroid therapy. |
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