BookMichael J. Levy, Suresh T. Chari, Editors.
Summary: 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.
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.