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Upper gastrointestinal complaints in celiac patients at diagnosis. Association with endoscopic and histopathological
Lorete Maria da Silva Kotze1, Luiz Roberto Kotze1, Raquel Canzi Almada Souza1
1Hospital de Clínicas. Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil.
Insights
This study examined upper gastrointestinal symptoms in Brazilian celiac disease (CD) patients at diagnosis. Findings were linked to endoscopic and histopathological results, offering insights into CD presentation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine.
- Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are common in CD but their association with diagnostic findings requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal symptoms in Brazilian patients diagnosed with celiac disease.
- To correlate these symptoms with endoscopic and histopathological findings at the time of diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study design.
- Inclusion of adult patients diagnosed with celiac disease between January 2013 and December 2019.
- Analysis of patient data, including reported symptoms, endoscopic observations, and histopathological results.
Main Results:
- Prevalence data on specific upper gastrointestinal symptoms in the studied cohort.
- Identification of associations between symptom presentation and endoscopic/histopathological characteristics of celiac disease.
Conclusions:
- Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are prevalent in Brazilian celiac disease patients at diagnosis.
- Understanding these symptom associations can aid in earlier diagnosis and management of celiac disease.
Abstract:
This study investigated the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal symptoms in Brazilian patients at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease (CD), associating them with endoscopic and histopathological findings. A retrospective study was performed including adult patients diagnosed with CD from January 2013 to December 2019.
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