Association of celiac disease with cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hemosiderosis

J Trop Pediatr. 2010 Jun;56(3):201-3. doi: 10.1093/tropej/fmp088. Epub 2009 Nov 6.

Abstract

Celiac disease is predominantly a disease of the small intestine characterized by chronic malabsorption in genetically susceptible individuals who ingest grains containing gluten, such as wheat, barley and rye. Although previously believed to be uncommon, celiac disease may be present in up to 1% of the general population. Celiac disease is frequently associated with many extraintestinal disorders, but rarely with cardiomyopathy. We describe a patient with celiac disease associated with cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hemosiderosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antihypertensive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cardiomyopathies / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis
  • Cardiomyopathies / therapy
  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Celiac Disease / diagnosis
  • Celiac Disease / diet therapy
  • Diet
  • Echocardiography
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Glutens / adverse effects
  • Hemosiderosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Glutens