Editorial
Copyright ©2007 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2007; 13(8): 1156-1161
Published online Feb 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1156
Table 1 Clinical manifestations of untreated celiac disease
ManifestationsAssociated diseasesGenetic associated diseases
Classic symptoms:Autoimmune diseases:Down syndrome
Turner syndrome
Abdominal painType 1 diabetesWilliam syndrome
AnorexiaThyroiditisIgA deficiency
DiarrheaSjogren’s syndrome
Weight lossIgA nephropathy
Short stature
IrritabilityNeurologic disturbances:
Nonclassic symptoms:Autism
Depression
Dermatitis hepertiformisEpilepsy
HepatitisCerebellar ataxia
Anemia
ArthritisOther diseases:
Constipation
AlopeciaOsteopenia/osteoporosis
Pubertal delayInfertility
VomitingIntestinal adenocarcinoma
Inflammatory bowel diseaseNon-Hodgkin lymphoma
Migraine headaches