Autoimmune pancreatitis masquerading as carcinoma head of pancreas: A case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare form of chronic inflammatory pancreatic disease secondary to an underlying autoimmune mechanism. It is now considered as pancreatic manifestation of IgG4 related disease, which is a multisystem disease.

Case report

We are reporting a patient who presented with obstructive jaundice and mass head of pancreas on Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Considering a strong clinical suspicion of pancreatic cancer, Whipple procedure was done. Histopathological report revealed intense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate and fibrosis with collagenisation, so possibility of AIP was suggested. Serum IgG4 levels were advised and found to be increased. Diagnosis of AIP was made and patient responded to steroids.

Discussion

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SUBMITTER: Gill M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6698257 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature