Prevalence of Thyroid Autoimmunity in Children with Celiac Disease Compared to Healthy 12-Year Olds

Objectives. Studies have suggested a correlation between untreated celiac disease and risk for other autoimmune diseases. We investigated the prevalence of thyroid autoimmunity in 12-year-old children (i) with symptomatic celiac disease diagnosed and treated with a gluten-free diet, (ii) with screen...

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Main Authors: Maria van der Pals, Anneli Ivarsson, Fredrik Norström, Lotta Högberg, Johan Svensson, Annelie Carlsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/417356