Appropriate steroid therapy for autoimmune pancreatitis based on long-term outcome

Objective. Because autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) responds well to corticosteroids, many AIP patients are given this treatment. However, there is no consensus on the indications, dose, or duration of steroid treatment. The aim of this study was to establish the most appropriate steroid therapy regimen. Material and methods. We retrospectively reviewed morphological and serological improvement after steroid therapy and long-term outcome including...