Background: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare cause of chronic pancreatitis.
Case Outline: A case of obstructive jaundice with pancreatic mass mimicking malignancy is described.
Discussion: Recognition of the disease by its typical radiological and serological findings permits trial of steroid therapy and may avoid resection.
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