Mauro A, Casini F, Talenti A, Di Mari C, Benincaso AR, Di Nardo G, Bernardo L. Celiac crisis as the life-threatening onset of celiac disease in children: a case report.
Front Pediatr 2023;
11:1163765. [PMID:
37252043 PMCID:
PMC10213434 DOI:
10.3389/fped.2023.1163765]
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Abstract
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.
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