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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Autoimmune pancreatitis (PAI) is a rare inflammatory condition of the pancreas.
  • It presents diagnostic challenges, often mimicking pancreatic cancer or biliary obstruction.
  • PAI has distinct clinical, radiological, serological, and histopathological features.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, weight loss, and normal labs.
  • Imaging revealed a diffusely enlarged pancreas with a peripancreatic halo and a heterogeneous lesion.
  • Fine-needle aspiration showed lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate, and serum IgG4 levels were elevated (520 mg/dL).

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with probable type I autoimmune pancreatitis.
  • A therapeutic trial of corticosteroids was initiated.
  • Follow-up imaging at 4 weeks demonstrated an adequate treatment response.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering PAI in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic masses and jaundice.
  • Corticosteroid therapy is an effective treatment for autoimmune pancreatitis.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to complete resolution of PAI manifestations.