| Severe iron deficiency anaemia as a manifestation of silent coeliac disease: case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20518373 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Coeliac disease (CD) occurs in individuals sensitive to gluten protein contained in wheat products. It affects at least 1:100 children and may present with extra-intestinal manifestations such as iron deficiency anaemia, short stature and delay in puberty. A case of severe iron deficiency anaemia as a manifestation of CD is described here. There is a need to raise awareness among health professionals about CD and its extra-intestinal presentations. Suspicion of CD should lead to antibody screening tests and positive results should be followed by an intestinal biopsy for a definitive diagnosis. Involvement of a paediatric dietitian is vital in the management of CD and lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet is necessary. We hope this article leaves the reader with a heightened awareness about CD and will lead to appropriate early referral to the paediatric services. |
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Authors:
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Siba P Paul; T M Taylor; Penny Barnard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of family health care Volume: 20 ISSN: 1474-9114 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Health Care Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-03 Completed Date: 2010-07-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101142028 Medline TA: J Fam Health Care Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 56-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paediatrics, St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, W Sussex P019 6SE. siba@doctors.org.uk |
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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etiology* Body Size Celiac Disease / complications, diagnosis*, diet therapy Child, Preschool Diet, Gluten-Free Female Humans Pallor / etiology |
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