Autoimmune pancreatitis – An ongoing challenge

Autoimmune Pancreatitis: An Autoimmune or Immunoinflammatory Disease?

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) has been widely presumed to be an autoimmune disease that is characterized by elevated IgG and/or IgG4, the presence of autoantibodies, and an infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells with fibrosis. However, no detailed immunological studies have been published. To define immunological changes in AIP in detail, and to review evidence for autoimmunity which may ...

Refugee Health: An Ongoing Commitment and Challenge

Refugees represent a diverse group of displaced individuals with unique health issues and disease risks. The obstacles facing this population have their origins in war, violence, oppression, exploitation, and fear of persecution. Regardless of country of origin, a common bond exists, with refugees often confronting inadequate healthcare resources, xenophobia, discrimination, and a complex web o...

Transient loss of consciousness: an ongoing challenge.

Transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC) is a common clinical entity that affects patients and engrosses physicians and national healthcare systems. As a symptom, whether syncopal or nonsyncopal, T-LOC may lead to physical injury, while reducing patient’s self-confidence because of its sporadic and sometimes unpredictable nature. The elucidation of the mechanism and prognostic significance of T-...

Safe Drinking Water : an Ongoing Challenge

Autoimmune Pancreatitis

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare and underdiagnosed fibrosclerosing inflammatory variant of chronic pancreatitis. Its true incidence and prevalence in the general population is still not confirmed despite advances in medicine. Differentiating it from pancreatic cancer is of paramount importance. In this imaging review, we highlight the imaging findings of this intriguing entity.