EUS-guided Procore-biopsy in Diagnosing Autoimmune Pancreatitis

The goal of this prospective study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Core Biopsy Needle with reverse bevel (Procore TM) in diagnosing autoimmune pancretitis

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient age 18 years and older
• patients with suspicion of autoimmune pancreatitis (based on the findings in EUS and MRI)

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to obtain informed consent
• ASA class 4 and 5
• known pregnancy
• contraindication for endoscopy or for biopsy sampling
• patients with high suspicion on pancreatic cancer (based on the findings in radiology and EUS)