[Celiac crisis: presentation as bleeding diathesis]

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 2009 Mar;39(1):53-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Celiac crisis is a severe and potentially fatal complication of celiac disease. Unusual at present, it has been described mainly in children younger than 2-years-old, but reports in adults do exist. We report a 26-years-old lady with tetany and bleeding diathesis at presentation. In spite of it rareness, it is important to consider celiac crisis among the multiple manifestations of celiac disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Celiac Disease / diet therapy
  • Female
  • Hemorrhagic Disorders / etiology*
  • Hemorrhagic Disorders / therapy
  • Humans
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Tetany / etiology*
  • Tetany / therapy