Serosal miliary Crohn's disease in association with probable coeliac disease.
A 2-year-old boy with peritoneal miliary Crohn's disease is described. In addition to vague gastrointestinal symptoms, ascites was a prominent feature. The jejunal mucosa was markedly atrophic, compatible with a diagnosis of coexistent coeliac disease.
D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male