Abstract

PECAS, Sofia  and  VIEGAS, Vera. A case of non-classical celiac disease. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2019, vol.28, n.2, pp.84-86. ISSN 0872-0754.  https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v28.i2.13505.

Celiac disease is an immune-mediated enteropathy caused by gluten exposure, occurring in genetically susceptible individuals. Although its typical presentation mainly includes gastrointestinal symptoms, non-classical forms are becoming increasingly frequent. In this report, a case of non-classical celiac disease in a seven-year-old child presenting with severe oligoarthralgia is described. With this report, the authors aim to increase awareness of celiac disease and the variability of its presentation as a way to enable a timely diagnosis and treatment, reduce the burden of disease, and improve health-related quality of life.

Keywords : celiac disease; gluten; non-classical celiac disease.

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