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Axonal and demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with celiac disease
Aleksandra Boskovic1, Ivica Stankovic
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mother and Child Health Care Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Correspondence to: Dr Aleksandra Boskovic, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mother and Child Health Care Institute, Serbia, 11070 Belgrade, Radoja Dakica 6-8 , Serbia. aleksandra.bos@hotmail.com.
Background:
The involvement of the peripheral nervous system in children with celiac disease is rare.
Case Characteristics:
A 15- year- old girl affected by celiac disease, who presented with an acute polyneuropathy after accidental reintroduction of gluten in her diet.
Observation:
Neurological examination suggested asymmetric weakness of both legs distally. Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies were positive. Nerve conduction studies were consistent with a sensory-motor demyelinating peripheral neuropathy.
Outcome:
Symptoms improved spontaneously on a gluten-free diet.
Message:
Polyneuropathy may occur as a complication of celiac disease in childhood.
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