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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
Overview
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___.
- The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___.
- If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
Complications
- Common complications of autoimmune pancreatitis may include:
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Diabetes
- Pancreatic calcifications or stones
Prognosis
- The prognosis is usually good and following responses have been observed in response to corticosteroid therapy:
- About 2/3rd of patients show good response to glucocorticoids with complete recovery.[1][2][3]
- Approximately 25% may require a second course of glucocorticoids.
- A few patients with autoimmune pancreatitis may require continuous treatment
References
- ↑ Ghazale A, Chari ST, Zhang L, Smyrk TC, Takahashi N, Levy MJ, Topazian MD, Clain JE, Pearson RK, Petersen BT, Vege SS, Lindor K, Farnell MB (2008). "Immunoglobulin G4-associated cholangitis: clinical profile and response to therapy". Gastroenterology. 134 (3): 706–15. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2007.12.009. PMID 18222442.
- ↑ Raina A, Yadav D, Krasinskas AM, McGrath KM, Khalid A, Sanders M, Whitcomb DC, Slivka A (2009). "Evaluation and management of autoimmune pancreatitis: experience at a large US center". Am. J. Gastroenterol. 104 (9): 2295–306. doi:10.1038/ajg.2009.325. PMID 19532132.
- ↑ Sandanayake NS, Church NI, Chapman MH, Johnson GJ, Dhar DK, Amin Z, Deheragoda MG, Novelli M, Winstanley A, Rodriguez-Justo M, Hatfield AR, Pereira SP, Webster GJ (2009). "Presentation and management of post-treatment relapse in autoimmune pancreatitis/immunoglobulin G4-associated cholangitis". Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 7 (10): 1089–96. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2009.03.021. PMID 19345283.