A Case of Autoimmune Pancreatitis Manifested by a Pseudocyst and IgG4-Associated Cholangitis.
- Author:
Jong Won SOHN
1
;
Chang Min CHO
;
Min Kyu JUNG
;
Soo Young PARK
;
Seong Woo JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. cmcho@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Autoimmune pancreatitis;
Pseudocyst;
Corticosteroid;
IgG4 associated cholangitis
- MeSH:
Cholangitis;
Jaundice, Obstructive;
Pancreatic Cyst;
Pancreatitis;
Pancreatitis, Chronic;
Steroids
- From:Gut and Liver
2012;6(1):132-135
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a benign disorder and a unique form of chronic pancreatitis with several characteristic features. A cystic formation that mimics a pseudocyst is a rare finding. There have been a few reports of AIP complicated by pancreatic cysts. We present a case of AIP with multiple pseudocysts and obstructive jaundice caused by IgG4-associated cholangitis. We initially missed the diagnosis due to the pseudocyst. Based on the computed tomography images, laboratory findings and the therapeutic response to steroids, the case was diagnosed as AIP with pseudocysts and associated cholangiopathy.
