Allergen-specific IgE Antibody Serologic Assays in Patients with Autoimmune Pancreatitis

Objective To clarify the allergic manifestations in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Methods We assessed 67 AIP patients, before they received steroid therapy, for a past history of allergic disease, the peripheral eosinophil count (n=62) and the serum IgE level (n=53). Allergen-specific IgE antibody serologic assays were performed in 15 patients. Results A positive past history and/or the presence of active allergic disease were...