Autoimmune pancreatitis in a patient presenting with obstructive jaundice and pancreatic mass.
BACKGROUND
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare cause of chronic pancreatitis.


METHODS
A case of obstructive jaundice with pancreatic mass mimicking malignancy is described.


CONCLUSIONS
Recognition of the disease by its typical radiological and serological findings permits trial of steroid therapy and may avoid resection.
Ooi
Kevin
K
Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. kck_ooi@hotmail.com
Merrett
Neil
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