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A Case Report of Childhood Recurrent Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Rare Emerging Entity
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A Case Report of Childhood Recurrent Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Rare Emerging Entity

Mohammed Y Hasosah, Lojain Masawa, Ajwan Jan and Khalid Alsaleem
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research, Vol.10(6), pp.SD01-SD02
01/06/2016
PMCID: PMC4963729
PMID: 27504369

Abstract

Corticosteroid Paediatrics Section Pancreatic enzymes Recurrent abdominal pain
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.
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https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/18437.7917View
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