Is autoimmune pancreatitis a pancreatic cancer?
In the past, autoimmune pancreatitis was often misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer. Follow along with the following article to learn more about this disease!
In the past, autoimmune pancreatitis was often misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer. Although these two diseases present similar signs and symptoms, the treatment methods are completely different. A correct diagnosis is important to make treatment more effective. Follow the following article of SignsSymptomsList to better understand this disease!
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1. What is autoimmune pancreatitis?
It is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the body's own immune system attacking the pancreas. Thereby limiting or losing both exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas. Leads to consequences such as lack of digestive enzymes, diabetes due to lack of insulin, etc.
Autoimmune pancreatitis is classified into 2 types: Type 1 and Type 2 .
2. Manifestations and symptoms
This disease is difficult to diagnose because usually, it does not cause any symptoms. When symptoms are present, they are similar to those of pancreatic cancer, including:
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3. Subjects at risk of disease
3. Complications of the disease
4. How is the disease diagnosed?
Autoimmune pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose, because its signs and symptoms are very similar to those of pancreatic cancer. However, an accurate diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer is extremely important. Because, undiagnosed pancreatic cancer can lead to delay or failure to receive timely surgery.
In people with autoimmune pancreatitis, the pancreas tends to increase in size, but there are also cases where the pancreas has a tumor-like mass. To confirm the diagnosis and identify the type of autoimmune pancreatitis, blood tests and imaging are needed.
5. Methods of disease treatment
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Other treatments include:
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a disease that is easily misdiagnosed. The disease can cause a variety of symptoms due to loss or decrease in the function of the pancreas. You should see your doctor to be examined and perform the necessary tests for diagnosis and treatment.
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