Overview

Autoimmune (IgG4-related) Pancreatitis and Cholangitis reviews the breadth of clinical, imaging, histological, laboratory, and imaging features associated with IgG4-associated systemic disease, especially AIP and IAC. Written by experts in their fields, each chapter includes an overview of existing data as well as the most up-to-date scientific information and emerging data. The book also addresses areas of uncertainty and controversy, briefly highlighting clinical and research needs relative to the respective topic. Comprehensive and easy to use, Autoimmune (IgG4-related) Pancreatitis and Cholangitis is a valuable resource for physicians who deal with or are interested in these complex disease processes, including gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and surgeons.

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Author:   Michael J. Levy ,  Suresh T. Chari
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2013
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   7.363kg
ISBN:  

9781441964298

ISBN 10:   1441964290
Pages:   265
Publication Date:   05 August 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Background and Perspective.- Immune Pathogenesis.- Overview of Types 1 and 2.- Histologic Features.- CT and MRI Features.- EUS Features.- ERCP Features.- Clinical Features.- Approach to Diagnosis.- Surgical Implications.- Approach to Therapy.- Secondary Sclerosing Cholangitis.- Histologic Features.- CT and MRI Features.- ERCP and EUS/IDUS Features.- Clinical Spectrum and Management.- Overview.- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and other Renal Involvement by IgG4-Related Disease.- IgG4-related Lung Disease.- Italian Experience.- British Experience.- Japanese Experience.- Korean Experience.- Summary and Look to the Future.

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Michael J. Levy, MD Mayo Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rochester, MN, USA Suresh T. Chari, MD Mayo Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rochester, MN, USA

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