| Names |
- Autoimmune pancreatitis type 1 (subtype)
- Autoimmune pancreatitis type 2 (subtype)
- Lymphoplasmocytic sclerosing pancreatitis
- Nonalcoholic destructive pancreatitis
Category: Pancreas |
| Prevalence |
15,331 cases in the US (Cai 2017). Female/Male ratio: 6.3x. |
| Age of Onset |
Onset typically occurs between ages 40 and 60. |
| Description |
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the pancreas that may be acute or chronic. It is thought to be caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy cells of the pancreas. There are two subtypes of AIP, known as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is the most common and it affects the pancreas, along with other organs, such as the liver, salivary glands, kidneys, lymph nodes, and gallbladder. Type 2 seems to only affect the pancreas but is associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Symptomatic patients often experience yellowing of the eyes (jaundice) and weight loss, but many patients are asymptomatic. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a non-cancerous condition, but it is often mistaken for pancreatic cancer due to similar signs and symptoms. There is no cure, but the condition is well-managed with treatment.
Evidence of autoimmunity: Immune-mediated
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Profile by: Emily RomanelloProfile updated September 2024Charts generated Oct 12, 2024 at 12:54 PM ET |
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