Celiac disease manifest in the elderly.
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.
Department of Nephrology, Dialysis Therapy and Internal Diseases, Medical University, Warszawa, Poland.
Agata
A
Majewska
Stanisław
S
Niemczyk
Monika
M
Staszków
Joanna
J
Matuszkiewicz-Rowińska
D000368:Aged; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D055050:Diet, Gluten-Free; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000008:administration & dosage
D007501:Iron; D014805:Vitamin B 12