Based on the differences between the patients' ages and blood chemistry, cholangiographic, and liver biopsy findings, SC-AIP should be differentiated from PSC.
With the Machida Fiberduodenoscope, cannulation and opacification of the pancreatic duct and biliary system have been successful. This endoscopic pancreatocholangiography is valuable for diagnosis of diseases of the pancreas and biliary system, including cancer of the pancreas, cancer of the bile duct and gallstones.
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