Cardiomyopathy Associated with Celiac Disease in Childhood. (10th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boskovic, Aleksandra; Kitic, Ivana; Prokic, Dragan; Stankovic, Ivica
• Other Names: Akiho H. Academic Editor.; Hirata T. Academic Editor.; Mourad F. H. Academic Editor.; Sugimura H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-10
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive organs -- Diseases; Gastroenterology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/170760
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6528

Abstract

Abstract : Celiac disease is predominantly a disease of the small intestine characterized by chronic malabsorption in genetically susceptible individuals who ingest grains containing gluten, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Although previously believed to be uncommon, celiac disease may be present in up to 1% of the adult and children population. Celiac disease is associated frequently with iron-deficiency anemia, dermatitis herpetiformis, selective IgA deficiency, thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, and various connective tissue disorders but is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy.