Acute onset of celiac disease in the puerperium.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An acute, severe onset of celiac disease is very unusual in adults. We describe its occurrence postpartum in two patients. These, together with two similar cases previously reported, suggest a causal association with the puerperium. Possible causes include potentiation of a pathogenetic immune reaction and hormonal mechanisms.
Medical subject headings
- Celiac Disease
- Puerperal Disorders