A Diagnostic Strategy to Distinguish Autoimmune Pancreatitis From Pancreatic Cancer

Volume: 7, Issue: 10, Pages: 1097 - 1103
Published: Oct 1, 2009
Abstract
Background & AimsAutoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) and pancreatic cancer (PaC) have similar presentations; a diagnostic strategy is needed to distinguish the 2 diseases.MethodsWe compared computed tomography images (for pancreas and other organ involvement), serum IgG4 levels, histology data, and the response to steroids between patients with AIP (n = 48) and those with PaC (n = 100).ResultsPancreatic imaging findings stratified patients into 3...
Paper Details
Title
A Diagnostic Strategy to Distinguish Autoimmune Pancreatitis From Pancreatic Cancer
Published Date
Oct 1, 2009
Volume
7
Issue
10
Pages
1097 - 1103
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