Science
Study Title
Neurological Manifestations of Celiac Disease in Children and Adults
Publication
EUROPEAN NEUROLOGICAL JOURNAL
Author(s)
Aaron Lerner, Badira F. Makhoul and Rami Eliakim
Abstract
Celiac disease (CD) is a common, life-long, autoimmune condition, affecting the small intestine of genetically susceptible individuals. The classical clinical picture is disappearing as awareness progresses and the extra-intestinal presentation is emerging. Skin, endocrine, hepatic, skeletal, hematological, gynecological, infertility, dental, and behavioral abnormalities are emerging. Among the new growing domains is the extra-intestinal presentation of CD affecting the peripheral and central neurological systems. This review highlights neurological presentations in these patients, focusing on the clinical signs/symptoms in the pediatric and the adult age group, separately.
Date
July 13, 2010
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