Autoimmune Pancreatitis in an Adolescent: A Diagnostic Challenge
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a distinct subtype of pancreatitis, rare in the pediatric population. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood. A pancreatic focal mass is frequently the clinical presentation, which imposes the differential diagnosis with a pancreatic tumor. This distinction is esse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2019-10-01
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| Series: | GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/503455 |
| Summary: | Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a distinct subtype of pancreatitis, rare in the pediatric population. Its pathophysiology is poorly understood. A pancreatic focal mass is frequently the clinical presentation, which imposes the differential diagnosis with a pancreatic tumor. This distinction is essential because the treatment of pancreatic tumors is surgical in contrast to the treatment of AIP, which is pharmacological. We describe a case of a 16-year-old girl with AIP who presented with obstructive jaundice, weight loss, fatigue, and a pancreatic mass. This case emphasizes the importance of considering this diagnosis to correctly treat and prevent an abusive pancreatic resection. |
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| ISSN: | 2341-4545 2387-1954 |