Revisiting the cytologic features of autoimmune pancreatitis: An institutional experience.
Judith Jebastin ThangaiahKelsey E McHughLisi YuanJordan P ReynoldsMichael W CruiseMaria Luisa C Policarpio-NicolasPublished in: Cancer cytopathology (2022)
AIP is a pitfall in cytology because moderate-to-marked atypia can be present, especially in type 2 AIP. Because atypia can be severe, the presence of cellular fibrous stroma with lymphocytic stromal infiltrates and the integration of serum immunoglobulin G4 levels could be helpful in avoiding diagnostic overcall in AIP.