II. Epidemiology
- Uncommon cause of Chronic Pancreatitis
- Average age: 63 years (More than 80% are over age 50 years)
- Male gender predominance by 2 fold
III. Symptoms: Presentations
- Jaundice (>60%)
- Abdominal Pain (>30%)
IV. Associated Conditions
V. Diagnosis
- IgG4 titer
- Significantly increased in Autoimmune Pancreatitis
-
CT Abdomen
- Diffuse pancreatitic involvement
VI. Management
- Prednisone 40 mg/day for 1 week and then taper dose down by 5 mg weekly