Detailed Information on Publication Record
2020
Autoimmune pancreatitis - An ongoing challenge
BLAHO, Martin, Petr DÍTĚ, Lumír KUNOVSKÝ and Bohuslav KIANIČKABasic information
Original name
Autoimmune pancreatitis - An ongoing challenge
Authors
BLAHO, Martin (203 Czech Republic), Petr DÍTĚ (203 Czech Republic), Lumír KUNOVSKÝ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Bohuslav KIANIČKA (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)
Edition
Advances in Medical Sciences, Bialystok, Medical Univ Bialystok, 2020, 1896-1126
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Článek v odborném periodiku
Field of Study
30219 Gastroenterology and hepatology
Country of publisher
Poland
Confidentiality degree
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
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Impact factor
Impact factor: 3.287
RIV identification code
RIV/00216224:14110/20:00116220
Organization unit
Faculty of Medicine
UT WoS
000613505100022
Keywords in English
Autoimmune pancreatitis; Chronic pancreatitis; IgG4-related disease; Pancreatic insufficiency; Pancreatic cancer
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 4/2/2021 11:12, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová
Abstract
V originále
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis. The first descriptions of the disease date back to the 1990s. Etiology is multifactorial, with the use of genetic, environmental and complex immunological mechanisms. It is classified into two subtypes. Type 1 is part of a group of diseases called IgG4-related disease. Clinically is autoimmune pancreatitis manifested by icterus and abdominal discomfort. It can rarely present as acute pancreatitis. There is also a completely asymptomatic form of the disease. The diagnosis is based on abnormalities in histology, imaging methods, serology, the involvement of other organs in relation to IgG4-related disease, and a significant positive response to corticosteroid therapy. Differential diagnosis between the focal form of autoimmune pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer can be complicated, with endosonography playing an important role. In the treatment, we use corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants including biological therapy. Patients with the asymptomatic disease should also be treated to prevent late complications and exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. In addition to drug treatment, endoscopic and/or surgical treatment may be necessary. Even after recovery, the disease can relapse. The relationship between autoimmune pancreatitis and malignancies has not been clearly confirmed. The goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive look at autoimmune pancreatitis and translate latest scientific knowledge into clinical practice.