Spontaneous resolution of pulmonary nodules in autoimmune pancreatitis.
BACKGROUND
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare benign disorder that can be confused with pancreatic cancer and the treatment pathway differs dramatically.


METHODS
We present a unique case of pulmonary nodules associated with autoimmune pancreatitis, that was initially confused for pancreatic cancer which resolved spontaneously. Herein we describe the case and subsequent management and discuss the ever increasing incidence of autoimmune pancreatitis.


CONCLUSIONS
Pulmonary nodules associated with equivocal CT findings of primary pancreatic cancer should be treated with suspicion that the primary diagnosis may be incorrect and other differential diagnoses should be explored.
Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Paul J
PJ
Goldsmith
Andrew J
AJ
Cockbain
Andrew M
AM
Smith
D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055613:Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed