Polymyositis, arthritis, and proteinuria in a patient with adult celiac disease.

Evron, E; Abarbanel, J M; Branski, D; Sthoeger, Z M · J Rheumatol · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 37-year-old woman developed polymyositis and arthritis concomitantly with proteinuria and watery diarrhea. Repeated duodenal biopsies and serological evaluation established the diagnosis of adult celiac disease. Treatment with gluten-free diet resolved all clinical and laboratory abnormalities. We believe that this is the first report of adult celiac disease presenting as a multisystem disease involving kidneys, joint, and muscles.

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