Comparable Efficacy of Low- Versus High-Dose Induction Corticosteroid Treatment in Autoimmune Pancreatitis

Objective The objective of this study was to compare efficacy of high versus low doses of prednisone for induction of remission in autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Methods This is a retrospective, multicenter study including patients diagnosed with AIP between May 1992 and August 2011. Clinical, laboratory and imaging findings were assessed before treatment and at 1, 3, and 6 months after starting treatment. Results A total of 65 patients (57...