Celiac disease presenting as an intestinal intussusception: report of one case

Acute abdominal pain caused by perforation, intestinal lymphoma or intussusception is an uncommon manifestation in adult celiac disease. We report a 49 year-old female with history of irritable bowel syndrome and osteoporosis consulting for acute abdominal pain and severe abdominal distention. Abdom...

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Published in:Revista medíca de Chile 2010-10, Vol.138 (10), p.1276-1280
Main Authors: Quera, Rodrigo, Heine T, Claudio, O Brien, Andrés, Contreras, Luis
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Celiac Disease - complications
Female
Humans
Intussusception - etiology
Jejunal Diseases - etiology
Middle Aged
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Summary:Acute abdominal pain caused by perforation, intestinal lymphoma or intussusception is an uncommon manifestation in adult celiac disease. We report a 49 year-old female with history of irritable bowel syndrome and osteoporosis consulting for acute abdominal pain and severe abdominal distention. Abdominal CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed a jejunal intussusception and other radiological alterations that suggested the possibility of celiac disease. Serological antibodies (endomysial and transglutaminase antibodies), endoscopy and the pathological study of duodenal biopsies confirmed the diagnosis. With a gluten free diet, the patient remains asymptomatic.
ISSN:0034-9887
0717-6163