Autoimmune pancreatitis
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The term 'autoimmune pancreatitis' is a type of chronic pancreatitis characterized by an autoimmune inflammatory process in which prominent lymphocyte infiltration with associated fibrosis of the pancreas causes organ dysfunction. Treatment of autoimmune pancreatitis with corticosteroids leads to the rapid and sustained resolution of pancreatic mass lesions, biliary obstruction, and pancreatic-duct strictures, which is stimulating widespread interest in this condition from gastroenterologists, endoscopists, pathologists, and surgeons.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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Endoscopic versus surgical drainage of the pancreatic duct in chronic pancreatitis
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A randomized trial was carried out to compare endoscopic and surgical drainage of the pancreatic duct. Surgical drainage of the pancreatic duct was found to be more effective than endoscopic treatment in patients with obstruction of the pancreatic duct due to chronic pancreatitis.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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Case 37-2004: A 52-year-old woman with postmenopausal bleeding and a cystic ovarian mass
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A case study of a 52-year-old woman affected with postmenopausal bleeding and a cystic ovarian mass is discussed. Management discussions along with recommendations provided to the patient are given.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2004
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