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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Autoimmune Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/417356 |