Autoimmune pancreatitis presenting as obstructive jaundice
A 71 years cachexic male presented with sign symptoms of biliary tract obstruction. There was a large mass in the head of pancreases with raised CA 19.9. But elevated serum lipase raised the suspicion of paocreatitis. Elevated immunoglobulin IgG4 confmned this case as a auto immune aetiology. Initi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/29155 |
| Summary: | A 71 years cachexic male presented with sign symptoms of biliary tract obstruction. There was a large mass in the head of pancreases with raised CA 19.9. But elevated serum lipase raised the suspicion of paocreatitis. Elevated immunoglobulin IgG4 confmned this case as a auto immune aetiology. Initially there was much difficulty to differentiate auto immune pancreatitis from pancreatic carcinoma but after successful stenting and a course of corticosteroids, patient improved dramatically along with nonnalisation of all the radiological, bio-chemical and immunological parameters. |
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| ISSN: | 2074-2908 2224-7750 |