Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2022; 10(12): 3930-3935
Published online Apr 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i12.3930
Steriod for Autoimmune pancreatitis complicating by gastric varices: A case report
Ning-Bo Hao, Xue Li, Wen-Wei Hu, Dan Zhang, Jing Xie, Xiao-Lin Wang, Chang-Zheng Li
Ning-Bo Hao, Xue Li, Wen-Wei Hu, Dan Zhang, Jing Xie, Xiao-Lin Wang, Chang-Zheng Li, Department of Gastroenterology, PLA Rocket Force Characteristics Medical Center, Beijing 100088, China
Author contributions: Hao NB and Li CZ designed the research study; Hao NB, Li X, Hu WW and Zhang D performed the research; Li X, Xie J and Wang XL contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Hao NB and Li CZ analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Chang-Zheng Li, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, PLA Rocket Force Characteristics Medical Center, No. 16 Xinjiekouwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100088, China. lichangzheng435@126.com
Received: September 28, 2021
Peer-review started: September 28, 2021
First decision: November 11, 2021
Revised: November 22, 2021
Accepted: March 6, 2022
Article in press: March 6, 2022
Published online: April 26, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) complicated by gastric varices is extremely rare. We report a case of AIP complicated by gastric varices. With one year of steroid therapy, the enlarged pancreas, obstructed splenic vein and slight splenomegaly recovered to the normal states. At the same time, the gastric varices disappeared. After 3 years of follow-up, the patient did not have any of the symptoms as previously described.