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ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Although type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) responds well to corticosteroids, spontaneous remission can also occur. This study evaluated long‐term outcomes and predictors of delayed steroid initiation in AIP patients initially managed conservatively.
Yasuhiro Kuraishi +9 more
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Pancreatic phospholipase A2 activity in acute pancreatitis: A prognostic marker for early identification of patients at risk [PDF]
Remarkably elevated levels of phospholipase A(2) (PLA(2)) are measurable in human blood samples in cases of acute pancreatitis. The source of the enzyme was first thought to be exclusively the pancreas, but now it is generally accepted that two ...
Aufenanger, Johannes +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background L‐asparaginase is a critical component in treatment protocols for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute pancreatitis reactions can necessitate delays and, in some cases, discontinuation of L‐asparaginase, which compromises outcomes.
Edward J. Raack +39 more
wiley +1 more source
Pancreatic Pseudocyst: Therapeutic Dilemma
Pancreatic pseudocyst develops in both acute and chronic pancreatitis. It is an entity likely to either remain asymptomatic or develop devastating complications. Despite being diagnosed easily, treatment exercise is still at crossroads whether in the
A. K. Khanna +2 more
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst Ruptured due to Acute Intracystic Hemorrhage
Rupture of pancreatic pseudocyst is one of the rare complications and usually results in high mortality. The present case was a rupture of pancreatic pseudocyst that could be treated by surgical intervention.
Kunishige Okamura +9 more
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Prospective validation of microRNA signatures for detecting pancreatic malignant transformation in endoscopic-ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies [PDF]
Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal disease. Novel biomarkers are required to aid treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.
Abbassi-Ghadi, N +14 more
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Large Symptomatic Splenic Pseudocyst: Case Report of a Rare Entity
ABSTRACT Large symptomatic splenic pseudocysts, though rare, should be considered in patients with persistent left upper abdominal pain as we report in our case. Imaging enables diagnosis, and laparoscopic spleen‐preserving cyst decompression and deroofing provide a safe, effective treatment, relieving symptoms while maintaining splenic function and ...
Tasnuva Habib Neha +3 more
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Subcapsular splenic hematoma is a rare complication of pancreatitis. The management for subcapsular splenic hematoma remains controversial. We herein report a case of a large subcapsular splenic hematoma with a large pancreatic pseudocyst, which was ...
Song Zhang +4 more
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Abstract Solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) of the pancreas is a rare, low‐grade pancreatic neoplasm that is uncommon in the pediatric population. We present the case of previously healthy 11‐year‐old girl with a pancreatic mass initially misdiagnosed as a pseudocyst, later confirmed to be a SPEN.
Shani Litwin +4 more
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Effectiveness of Endoscopic Pancreatic Stenting for Pancreatic Pseudocyst-Portal Vein Fistula
Pancreatic pseudocyst-portal vein (PP-PV) fistula, mostly occurring after pseudocyst formation following acute/chronic pancreatitis, is a rare but life-threatening condition. The majority of treatments are based on conservative or surgical interventions.
Atsushi Kimura +8 more
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