Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy caused by a permanent sensitivity to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. In rare cases, CD may occur with a severe potential life-threatening manifestation known as a celiac crisis (CC). This may be a consequence of a delayed diagnosis and expose patients to possible fatal complications. We report the case of a 22-month-old child admitted to our hospital for a CC characterized by weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea associated with a malnutrition state. Early identification of symptoms of CC is essential to provide a prompt diagnosis and management.
Celiac crisis as the life-threatening onset of celiac disease in children. a case report / Mauro, Angela; Casini, Francesca; Talenti, Antonella; Di Mari, Clelia; Benincaso, Anna Rita; Di Nardo, Giovanni; Bernardo, Luca. - In: FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. - ISSN 2296-2360. - 11:(2023), pp. 1-5. [10.3389/fped.2023.1163765]
Celiac crisis as the life-threatening onset of celiac disease in children. a case report
Di Nardo, Giovanni;
2023
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Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy caused by a permanent sensitivity to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. In rare cases, CD may occur with a severe potential life-threatening manifestation known as a celiac crisis (CC). This may be a consequence of a delayed diagnosis and expose patients to possible fatal complications. We report the case of a 22-month-old child admitted to our hospital for a CC characterized by weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea associated with a malnutrition state. Early identification of symptoms of CC is essential to provide a prompt diagnosis and management.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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