Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare systemic fibrotic inflammatory disorder that can affect organs such as the bile ducts, salivary glands, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes, in addition to the pancreas.

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare but distinct subtype of chronic pancreatitis. AIP is best described as the ...

When the immune system malfunctions and attacks its own cells, this can cause more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis ...

A new study reveals that people with autoimmune illness and especially women need to pay extra attention to their heart health. Women with certain autoimmune diseases were more than twice as ...

SAN DIEGO -- Minor papilla endoscopic sphincterotomy did not reduce the risk of acute pancreatitis in patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and pancreas divisum, a sham-controlled randomized ...

But the disease is also now linked to a higher-than-usual risk of developing certain autoimmune disorders, according to recent research. And while this news may make it feel like the whole world ...

Sheridan, known for playing Victor Baxter in Disney’s “That’s So Raven,” was diagnosed with a severe case of pancreatitis last month and asked fans to help cover his medical bills.

There are two types. Acute pancreatitis is a temporary yet painful condition that occurs when the pancreas is recovering from a minor injury. Most people recover within a few days, either on their ...

Actor and comedian Rondell Sheridan announced that he is battling a severe case of pancreatitis that left him hospitalized. Known for his role as Victor Baxter on Disney Channel's "That's So Raven ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acute pancreatitis occurred in 34.7% of patients who underwent ERCP with minor papillotomy and 43.8% of ...