Diagnosis of celiac disease in pregnancy and puerperium: think about it.
We report 10 cases of celiac disease (CD) diagnosed after a pregnancy. During late pregnancy and/or puerperium a latent CD may be unmasked, so patients with mild gastrointestinal symptoms or anemia in pregnancy should be investigated to detect the disease before it might seriously affect maternofetal health.
Corrado
Francesco
F
Department of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Policlinico Universitario G.Martino, University of Messina, Italy. f.sco_corrado@tin.it
Magazzu
Giuseppe
G
Sferlazzas
Concetta
C
D000328:Adult; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment