Overview
Auto-Immune Pancreatitis (AIP) is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by the body’s auto-immune response to the pancreas. There are currently 2 types of this condition known to medical science – Type 1 is IgG4-related pancreatitis, which affects multiple organs including the pancreas, liver, bile duct, lymph nodes, and kidneys. Type 2 is idiopathic duct-centric pancreatitis, which affects only the pancreas and is associated with inflammatory bowel disease.