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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 16, 2026; 18(10): 127148
Published online Oct 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.127148
Published online Oct 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.127148
Figure 1 Illustrative pathway for incorporating endoscopic ultrasound into the diagnostic evaluation of autoimmune pancreatitis.
The demonstrated pathway is proposed by the authors, based on the United Kingdom National multicentre multidisciplinary team meeting experience taking place in Oxford University Hospitals, along with the literature discussed in this review. It is not a formally validated clinical algorithm or a consensus guideline. EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound; AIP: Autoimmune pancreatitis; MDT: Multidisciplinary team; OUH: Oxford University Hospitals; IgG4: Immunoglobulin G subclass 4; CH-EUS: Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound; VS: Venous phase; ICDC: International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria; ROSE: Rapid on-site evaluation; MOSE: Macroscopic on-site evaluation; VOSE: Visual on-site evaluation; FNB: Fine-needle biopsy; FNA: Fine-needle aspiration; ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde chol angiopancreatography.
- Citation: Braimakis I, Fateen W, Bekkali NL, Bailey A, Culver EL. Advances in endoscopic ultrasound for autoimmune pancreatitis: Tissue acquisition, imaging innovations, artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary integrations. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(10): 127148
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v18/i10/127148.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.127148