Unexplained polyarthralgia and celiac disease - 06/05/08
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Celiac disease is an immunological disorder whose best-known manifestations are gastrointestinal symptoms. However, early joint manifestations are common and frequently overlooked features of celiac disease. We report a case in which unexplained inflammatory polyarthralgia and iron-deficiency anemia led to the diagnosis of celiac disease. Autoimmune thyroiditis was also a feature. Early diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease protect patients against complications such as digestive neoplasis. A simple and rapid tool for achieving the early diagnosis is the measurement of the serum of anti-gliadin, anti-endomysial and anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies. However, a duodenal biopsy remains the only means of making the definitive diagnosis of celiac disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Celiac disease, Arthritis, Arthralgia, Diagnosis, Antitransglutaminase antibodies, Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT), Thyroiditis
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Vol 75 - N° 3
P. 325-328 - mai 2008 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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