Abstract

RAMIREZ MONTESINOS, Rafael; TIKHOMIROVA, Lidia  and  SEMPERE, Tomás. Celiac disease and IgA Deficiency. Rev Clin Med Fam [online]. 2016, vol.9, n.1, pp.54-56. ISSN 2386-8201.

Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten and prolamine consumption in individuals with genetic predisposition. Specific anti-transglutaminase 2 IgA autoantibodies, including highly specific anti-endomysial and anti-gliadin antibodies, are markers of choice for diagnosis. Approximately 1% of CD cases are associated with selective IgA immunodeficiency. We report a case of CD associated with selective IgA immunodeficiency that shows possible difficulties for diagnosis.

Keywords : Celiac Disease; IgA Deficiency; Autoimmune Diseases.

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