title: A Case Report of Childhood Recurrent Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Rare Emerging Entity.
abstract: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare entity in the paediatric population and its aetiology is unknown. Here, we report a 10-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal pain. A diagnosis of AIP was made based on elevated pancreatic enzymes, elevated IgG 4 and image findings. She responded to corticosteroid treatment. AIP should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent pancreatitis. Correct diagnosis can help avert the consequences of progressive disease and unnecessary surgery.
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, National Guard Hospital , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia .
authors: Mohammed Y
authors: MY
authors: Hasosah
authors: Paediatric Intern, Department of Pediatrics, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, National Guard Hospital , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia .
authors: Lojain
authors: L
authors: Masawa
authors: Paediatric Intern, Department of Pediatrics, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, National Guard Hospital , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia .
authors: Ajwan
authors: A
authors: Jan
authors: Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .
authors: Khalid
authors: K
authors: Alsaleem
keywords: Corticosteroid; Pancreatic enzymes; Recurrent abdominal pain