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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2013; 19(17): 2612-2620
Published online May 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i17.2612
Table 2 Clinical presentation in subjects with seronegative findings but with histories suggestive of celiac disease
Age (yr), sexClinical presentation
41 yr, femaleDiagnosed in 2000, histology unavailable as report destroyed
Diarrhea, weight loss of 43 kg prior to diagnosis, adynamia, flatulence, psychiatric symptoms, paresthesias in the fingers
In last six months, new onset of epilepsy with petit-mal seizures
18 yr, femaleDiagnosed in 2000, histology unavailable as report destroyed; control biopsies in 1990 and 2005 both without evidence of several signs typical for celiac disease
62 yr, femaleSicca syndrome, lactose intolerance, diarrhea and weight loss
Diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, bone pain, alopecia, osteoporosis, cheilosis. Bronchiectasis known for years
60 yr, femaleDiagnosed in 1989, no other data available
40 yr, femaleDiagnosed in 1989
Sporadic constipation, meteorism, no diarrhea
56 yr, maleWeight loss, abdominal pain, depressive phases, muscle cramps, eczema on the legs and perianal, meteorism, diarrhea after drinking wheat beer