Prevalence of celiac disease in Saudi children with Down syndrome: A retrospective study

Prevalence of celiac disease in Saudi children with Down syndrome: A retrospective study

Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disease affecting the small intestine secondary to gluten exposure. The currently available treatment is lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Several disorders are known to be associated with celiac disease, including Down syndrome (DS). In severa...

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Main Authors: Fawzah AlRuwaily, Hoda A. Kattan, Ali M. AlMehaidib, Wajeeh AlDekhail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Subjects:
Celiac disease
CD
Down syndrome
DS
Saudi
Children
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352646717300029

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