Autoimmune pancreatitis: an underdiagnosed condition in Caucasians |
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| Authors: | Abisi S Morris-Stiff G Hill S M Roberts A Williams G Puntis M C A |
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| Institution: | (1) Hepatopancreaticobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, UK |
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| Abstract: | Unlike in Japan, autoimmune pancreatitis is uncommon in the Western world, particularly in Europe. We report the first case of a Caucasian male with typical features of autoimmune pancreatitis in the UK. Recognizing autoimmune pancreatitis as a new clinical entity in Europe will change the management of many patients who have been labelled as having acute or chronic pancreatitis. |
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| Keywords: | Autoimmune pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis Autoimmune diseases |
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