Comparison of the Mannheim Diagnostic Criteria of autoimmune pancreatitis with other diagnosic criteria systems

Introduction: Different diagnostic criteria for autoimmune pancreatitis (AiP) have been developed in various centers from Europe, USA and Asia. We recently developed the Mannheim AiP Diagnostic Criteria. A consensus about the different diagnostic systems has not been reached. Objectives: To compare the Mannheim AiP Diagnostic Criteria with other diagnostic systems. Methods: Mannheim AiP Diagnostic Criteria define „definite“, „probable“ and „possible“ AiP. „Mannheim Definite AiP“ is diagnosed in patients fullfilling Mayo HISORt or Asian AiP Criteria; or simultaneously presenting with pancreatic disease, other aut…