Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune chronic pancreatitis revisited

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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2006; 12(16): 2487-2496
Published online Apr 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2487

Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune pancreatitis by the Japan Pancreas Society

Diagnostic criteria
I	Imaging criterion: Diffuse narrowing of the main pancreatic duct with irregular wall (more than 1/3 length of the entire pancreas) and enlargement of the pancreas
II	Laboratory criterion: Abnormally elevated levels of serum gamma-globulin and/or IgG, or the presence of autoantibodies
III	Histopathologic criterion: Marked lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and dense fibrosis
For diagnosis, criterion I must be present, together with criterion II and/or III

Citation: Kim KP, Kim MH, Kim JC, Lee SS, Seo DW, Lee SK. Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune chronic pancreatitis revisited. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(16): 2487-2496
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i16/2487.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2487