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A boy with coeliac disease and obesity.
- Source :
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Acta Paediatrica . May2006, Vol. 95 Issue 5, p618-619. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Aim: To report the case of a 14-y-old boy with coeliac disease and obesity. Methods and results: A 14-y-old boy presented with episodic diarrhoea associated with eating spaghetti. His body mass index (BMI) at presentation was 37.2 kg/m 2 (>99.9th centile). Both antigliadin and anti-endomysial antibodies were positive, and coeliac disease was diagnosed by jejunal biopsy. His diarrhoea ceased and the gliadin and endomysial antibodies disappeared after starting gluten-free diet. At 17 y, his BMI increased to 42.7 kg/m 2 despite dietary support. Conclusion: Obesity in a child does not exclude the diagnosis of coeliac disease, especially if presenting with suggestive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08035253
- Volume :
- 95
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Paediatrica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20856407
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08035250500421576