Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	127148
DOI	10.4253/wjge.127148
Country	United Kingdom

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Advances in endoscopic ultrasound for autoimmune pancreatitis: Tissue acquisition, imaging innovations, artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary integrations
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ioannis Braimakis, Waleed Fateen, Noor LH Bekkali, Adam Bailey and Emma L Culver
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Corresponding Author	Ioannis Braimakis, Translational Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX39DU, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. giannis_br@hotmail.com
Key Words	Autoimmune pancreatitis type 1; Autoimmune pancreatitis type 2; Endoscopic ultrasound; Immunoglobulin G subclass 4-related disease; Artificial intelligence
Core Tip	Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is central to the diagnostic work-up of autoimmune pancreatitis, particularly in patients with focal pancreatic enlargement or mass-like lesions. Advances in EUS imaging and EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy using end-cutting needles may improve lesion characterisation and diagnostic accuracy by preserving tissue architecture. Artificial intelligence has the potential to further enhance EUS interpretation and reduce interobserver variability. Given the diagnostic complexity and need to exclude malignancy, multidisciplinary collaboration is valuable for integrating imaging, histology, serology and clinical findings and for guiding subsequent correct diagnosis and management.
Citation	Braimakis I, Fateen W, Bekkali NLH, Bailey A, Culver EL. Advances in endoscopic ultrasound for autoimmune pancreatitis: Tissue acquisition, imaging innovations, artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary integrations. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.127148
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Received	2026-08-24 11:00
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