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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2008; 14(7): 999-1006
Published online Feb 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.999
Table 3 Korean diagnostic criteria for autoimmune pancreatitis released by the Asian Medical Center
CriteriaDefinition
CriterionIPancreatic imaging (essential):
(1) CT: Diffuse enlargement (swelling) of pancreas and
(2) ERCP: Diffuse or segmental irregular narrowing of main pancreatic duct
Criterion IILaboratory findings:
(1) elevated levels of IgG and/or IgG4 or
(2) detected autoantibodies
Criterion IIIHistopathologic findings:
Fibrosis and lymphoplasmacytic infiltration
Criterion IVResponse to steroids