AIP

Autoimmune pancreatitis

A rare autoimmune inflammation of the pancreas that can mimic pancreatic cancer.

What it is

AIP often responds well to steroids. It is important to distinguish from cancer.

Signs people often notice

•Painless jaundice
•Weight loss
•Sometimes no pain
•Responds to steroids

Who it affects

More common in men over 60.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this autoimmune or cancer?
?What treatment suits me?
?How do we monitor?

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