What is autoimmune pancreatitis?

What is autoimmune pancreatitis?

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells. There are two types of AIP:

• Type 1, which is more common, affects the pancreas and other organs in the body, including the liver and gallbladder.
• Type 2 associated with inflammatory bowel disease.