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[Relapsing autoimmune pancreatitis type 1: case report]
Vnitrni Lekarstvi
|May 19, 2017
Summary
Autoimmune pancreatitis type 1 (AIP) can relapse despite initial treatment. This case highlights the need for long-term monitoring and immunosuppression in AIP type 1 patients to manage disease recurrence and potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Immunology
Background:
- Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition affecting the pancreas.
- AIP is categorized into two subtypes: AIP type 1 and AIP type 2.
- AIP type 1 is strongly associated with elevated serum IgG4 levels.
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