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ArticleCureus2023

A Case of Autoimmune Pancreatitis Presenting As Alcohol-Induced Necrotizing Pancreatitis.

Zachary A Creech, Divya Shastri, Mohammed Wajid Hussain, Waleed Ikram, Mark MacElwee

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Zachary A CreechDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Divya ShastriDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Mohammed Wajid HussainDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Waleed IkramDepartment of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.
Mark MacElweeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, commonly characterized by elevated levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) 4. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging in patients with risk factors for other pancreatitis etiologies and requires a comprehensive approach utilizing clinical, radiologic, and laboratory findings. Here, we present a case of an individual with a history of multiple prior hospitalizations for alcoholic pancreatitis, who presented with symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed intra-abdominal abscesses and findings consistent with pancreatitis. Further laboratory results revealed elevated lipase and IgG4 levels, indicating AIP as the underlying cause. This case highlights the importance of considering AIP as a differential diagnosis in individuals presenting with pancreatic disease.

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alcohol use disorderautoimmune pancreatitisautoimmune pancreatitis (aip)computed tomography abdomen and pelvisigg-4 related diseaseinternal medicine and endocrinologypancreatitis causes

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PMCPMC10300237

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