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Among 10 children with giardiasis, eight had iron deficiency; iron deficiency anemia was the main complaint in three. Evaluation of iron absorption by the oral iron load test demonstrated a subnormal response (i.e., increase in serum iron levels of less than 100 micrograms/dl) in all eight patients with iron deficiency. In contrast, in two iron-sufficient patients with giardiasis the response to an oral iron load was normal. Xylose absorption was abnormal in five of the 10 patients. After metronidazole dosing, iron absorption became normal in seven patients but remained abnormal in one patient, who also had IgA deficiency. Xylose absorption became normal in all five patients who underwent a second test, but remained abnormal in the patient with IgA deficiency. Concomitant morphologic-studies of jejunal biopsy material from these patients revealed moderate changes in the intestinal mucosa of two patients. We conclude that malabsorption of iron is a complication of giardiasis.
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PMID:Iron malabsorption in giardiasis. 400 42

Celiac disease or celiac sprue 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 associated frequently with iron deficiency anemia, dermatitis herpetiformis, selective IgA deficiency, thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, and various connective tissue disorders but is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy. We describe a patient with celiac disease associated with cardiomyopathy whose cardiac function improved substantially after treatment with a gluten-free diet. Cardiomyopathy associated with celiac disease is a serious and potentially lethal condition. However, with early diagnosis and treatment with a gluten-free diet, cardiomyopathy in patients with celiac disease may be completely reversible.
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PMID:Cardiomyopathy associated with celiac disease. 1588 37

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a serious and potentially fatal syndrome characterized by an autoimmune assault on various organs and systems that may include the skin, joints, central nervous system, heart and kidneys. Recent research shows that gluten sensitivity causes more than just celiac disease and gluten has been linked to numerous autoimmune conditions. We report here a 6-year-old girl presenting with malaise, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, abdominal distension. After three weeks she developed other symptoms such as arthralgias, malar rash, being finally diagnosed with SLE and possible autoimmune hepatitis. The suspicion of celiac disease was based on a combination of symptoms (poor growth, iron deficiency anemia, chronic abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, "sad child"), IgA deficiency, in the presence of SLE diagnosis. Positive diagnosis of celiac disease was confirmed by the presence of an anti IgG anti-transglutaminase antibodies titer of 120 EU/ml (normally less than 20 EU/ml). Small bowel biopsy showed a IIIB1 stage according to the Marsh classification. Three methylprednisolone pulses were promptly administered, followed by oral prednisone (2 mg/kg bw/day) with a good outcome.
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PMID:Coexistence of celiac disease and systemic lupus erythematosus in a 6-year-old girl-case report. 2597 Sep 48