This book provides up-to-date information on all aspects of autoimmune pancreatitis, a unique form of pancreatitis characterized clinically by frequent presentation with obstructive jaundice and dramatic response to steroids, histologically by a lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with fibrosis, and radiologically by pancreatic enlargement. Current concepts regarding the disease and its classification into subtypes 1 and 2 are explained, and clinical, serological, and histopathological findings are carefully described. Imaging features on all the relevant modalities are illustrated, covering both the pancreas and other involved organs. Current and emerging therapeutic strategies, including steroids, immunomodulatory drugs, and rituximab, are then discussed. The reader will find the book to be an excellent aid to the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis and its differentiation from pancreatobiliary malignancies, as well as a clear guide to treatment.

Preface

Part 1. Overview of type 1 and type 2
Part 2. Epidemiology
Part 3. Pathophysiology
Part 4. Pathology
Part 5. Clinical features
Part 6. Pancreatic endocrine and exocrine functions
Part 7. Serology
Part 8. Diagnostic criteria
Part 9. Imaging
Abdominal ultrasonography
CT and MRI with MRCP
Endoscopy; ERCP and EUS
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Part 10. Tissue acquisition for histologic diagnosis
Part 11. Other organ involvements
Sclerosing cholangitis
Sialadenitis and dacryoadenitis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Renal lesions
Pulmonary lesions
Lymphadenopathy
GI tract
Part 12. Treatment
Steroids
Immunomodulatory drugs and rituximab
Relapse
Part 13. Prognosis
Development to chronic pancreatitis
Occurrence of malignant neoplasms
Part 14. Type 2 AIP
Part 15. International survey
Part 16. AIP in the USA
Part 17. AIP in Europe
Part 18. Future perspective.