Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2013; 19(1): 35-41
Published online Jan 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i1.35
Table 2 Retroperitoneal fibrosis as extrapancreatic lesions of autoimmune pancreatitis
Cases studied: 51 patients with AIP (2002–2011)
Concurrent RF8 patients (15.7)
Synchronized onset5 patients
Heterochronic onset3 patients
Preceding the diagnosis of AIP2 patients
Following the diagnosis of AIP1 patient
Treatment: Steroid therapy at a dose of 30–40 mg per day
Improved7 patients (87.5)
Unchanged1 patient (12.5)