Osteodystrophy in celiac disease: ultimate complications and possible treatment.
Hypovitaminosis D and its consequences are significant complications in the course of untreated celiac disease (CD). We report a case that illustrates the natural evolution of osteomalacia in an adult patient with untreated CD and his response to vitamin D supplementation. In patients with complicated CD and hypovitaminosis D, vitamin D-2 replacement in high enough doses is important to improving functional performance and for the treatment of osteomalacia.
Sanford School of Medicine, The University of South Dakota, USA.
Wael E
WE
Eid
D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D055050:Diet, Gluten-Free; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004872:Ergocalciferols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013249:Sternum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy
D004872:Ergocalciferols; D002118:Calcium