Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Core Biopsy for Diagnosis of Autoimmune Pancreatitis

This approach seems safe and effective for achieving histological diagnosis.

Once thought to be rare, autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is now recognized as one of the more common etiologies of acute pancreatitis. However, the diagnosis can be difficult to confirm. While some have advocated for pancreatic biopsy to be the gold standard, there are concerns about sample adequacy and risks, most notably the potential for triggering pancreatitis.

To evaluate the role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)–guided core biopsy in diagnosing suspected AIP, researchers conducted a prospective, multicenter study in 56 patients. All patients had suspected AIP based on imaging studies, and all but one were thought to have type I AIP. Patients underwent EUS with tissue acquisition via a 22-gauge, Franseen-tip, core-biopsy needle. Onsite eval…

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Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG, AGAF, FASGE

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Consultant/Advisory BoardBSC; Merit; Olympus

Speaker’s BureauAbbVie

Editorial BoardsGastrointestinal Endoscopy

Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG, AGAF, FASGE

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardBSC; Merit; Olympus

Speaker’s BureauAbbVie

Editorial BoardsGastrointestinal Endoscopy

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Core Biopsy for Diagnosis of Autoimmune Pancreatitis

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