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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2014; 20(44): 16559-16569
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16559
Table 5 Characteristics of clinicopathological findings in type 1 and type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis
Type 1 AIPType 2 AIP
Geographical distributuionAsia > United States, EuropeEurope > United States > Asia
Age at presentation60-70 s40-50 s
GenderMale >> FemaleMale = Female
SymptomsJaundice, Abdominal painJaundice, Abdominal pain
SerologyIgG4, IgG, AutoantibodiesUsually negative
Pancreatic imagesEnlarged (focal, diffuse)Enlarged (focal, diffuse)
Pancreatic histologyLPSPIDCP with GEL
Extrapancreatic lesionsSclerosing cholangitis, sialoadenitis, retroperitoneal fibrosis, interstitional nephritis, etc.Inflammatory bowel disease
Steroid responseExcellentExcellent
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