Autoimmune Pancreatitis in an Adolescent: A Diagnostic Challenge

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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Main Authors: Rita Ramos, Inês Carneiro, Rui Palma, Paulo Calhau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2019-10-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
pancreatitis
jaundice
adolescent
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/503455

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