Celiac disease manifest in the elderly

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2009 Apr;119(4):269-72.

Abstract

We present a case of a 75-year-old woman with manifestations of celiac disease. Currently, there is an increase in the prevalence atypical celiac disease which is more commonly diagnosed in the elderly. Diagnostic techniques and treatment options of celiac disease, particularly in the elderly have been presented in detail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Celiac Disease / diagnosis*
  • Celiac Disease / therapy*
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Iron / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B 12 / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Iron
  • Vitamin B 12