Autoimmune pancreatitis: an underdiagnosed condition in Caucasians.
Unlike in Japan, autoimmune pancreatitis is uncommon in the Western world, particularly in Europe. We report the first case of a Caucasian male with typical features of autoimmune pancreatitis in the UK. Recognizing autoimmune pancreatitis as a new clinical entity in Europe will change the management of many patients who have been labelled as having acute or chronic pancreatitis.
Abisi
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Hepatopancreaticobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, UK.
Morris-Stiff
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Hill
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Roberts
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Williams
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Puntis
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D000368:Aged; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D044465:White People