Open AccessA Case Report of Childhood Recurrent Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Rare Emerging Entity
Author(s) -
Mohammed Hasosah,
Lojain Masawa,
Ajwan Jan,
Khalid A. Alsaleem
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/18437.7917
Subject(s) - medicine , autoimmune pancreatitis , etiology , pancreatitis , rare disease , differential diagnosis , abdominal pain , disease , pediatrics , girl , dermatology , surgery , pathology , psychology , developmental psychology
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare entity in the paediatric population and its aetiology is unknown. Here, we report a 10-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal pain. A diagnosis of AIP was made based on elevated pancreatic enzymes, elevated IgG 4 and image findings. She responded to corticosteroid treatment. AIP should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent pancreatitis. Correct diagnosis can help avert the consequences of progressive disease and unnecessary surgery.