Henk R van Buuren, Frank P Vleggaar, G Willemien Erkelens, Pieter E Zondervan, Wilco Lesterhuis, Casper H J Van Eijck, Julien B C M Puylaert, Sjoerd D J Van Der Werf
BACKGROUND: During a 10-year period we observed 10 patients who suffered from an inflammatory-fibrosing disease mimicking pancreatic carcinoma and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). METHODS: A review of the presenting features, the clinical course and the relevant literature. RESULTS: Ten male patients (mean age 55 years) presented with weight loss, jaundice and pruritus. Pancreatic cancer was suggested by imaging studies, which showed focal or generalized pancreatic enlargement and compression of the distal common bile duct...
2006: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Supplement