What is it about?
Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated small intestinal disorder that occurs in genetically susceptible people. It is significantly associated with other autoimmune disorders represented mainly by type 1 diabetes and autoimmune dysthyroidism.
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Why is it important?
In the presence of autoimmune endocrinopathies the search of associated autoimmune diseases in particular celiac disease is necessary in order to avoid any therapeutic delay which can alter the prognosis of the patient.
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In the presence of autoimmune endocrinopathies the search of associated autoimmune diseases in particular celiac disease is necessary in order to avoid any therapeutic delay which can alter the prognosis of the patient.
Taieb Ach
Hospital University Farhat Hached Sousse Tunisia
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This page is a summary of: Association of autoimmune endocrinopathies and celiac disease, Endocrine Abstracts, May 2017, Bioscientifica,
DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.49.ep780.
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