Extraintestinal Manifestations of Coeliac Disease

Download or read book Extraintestinal Manifestations of Coeliac Disease written by Marios Hadjivassiliou and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coeliac Disease (CD) affects at least 1% of the population. “Classical” CD refers to gastrointestinal presentations with anaemia and gastrointestinal symptoms. CD can, however, present with extraintestinal manifestations, the commonest of which are dermatitis herpetiformis and neurological presentations (e.g., ataxia, neuropathy, encephalopathy). Recognition and research into the pathophysiology of such manifestations is likely to enhance our understanding of this complex autoimmune disorder.