Observation
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2010; 16(15): 1828-1831
Published online Apr 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i15.1828
Table 1 High risk populations for celiac disease
Relatives, especially first-degree
Anemia, especially iron deficiency
Osteopenic bone disease
Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1), especially children
Liver disorders, especially AIH and PBC
Genetic disorders, including Down and Turner’s syndrome
Autoimmune endocrinopathy, especially thyroid disease
Skin disorders, particularly dermatitis herpetiformis
Neurological disorders, including ataxia, seizures, MG
Others, including IgA nephropathy