IgG4 immunostaining of duodenal papillary biopsy specimens may be useful for supporting a diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis.

Volume: 71, Issue: 6, Pages: 960 - 966
Published: May 1, 2010
Abstract
Background null Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is now considered to be part of an immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related systemic fibroinflammatory disease. null Objective null We evaluated whether IgG4 immunostaining of duodenal papillary biopsy specimens is useful for supporting a diagnosis of AIP. null Design null A prospective study. null Setting null A tertiary academic center. null Patients/Interventions null We obtained 2 forceps biopsy...
Paper Details
Title
IgG4 immunostaining of duodenal papillary biopsy specimens may be useful for supporting a diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis.
Published Date
May 1, 2010
Volume
71
Issue
6
Pages
960 - 966
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