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Coeliac proctitis.

E G Breen, G Coughlan, C E Connolly

    Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Coeliac disease patients frequently have rectal inflammation (proctitis), sometimes mimicking ulcerative colitis. A gluten-free diet resolves symptoms in most coeliac patients, but not those with co-occurring ulcerative colitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • An increased association between ulcerative colitis and coeliac disease is suggested.
    • Previous studies have focused on small-bowel biopsies in ulcerative colitis, not rectal biopsies in coeliac disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of rectal inflammation in patients with coeliac disease.
    • To explore the relationship between coeliac disease, rectal inflammation, and ulcerative colitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Rectal biopsies were performed on 42 patients with coeliac disease.
    • Histopathological examination of biopsies assessed for inflammation and features compatible with ulcerative colitis.
    • Clinical data, including presenting symptoms and response to a gluten-free diet, were analyzed.

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    Main Results:

    • Fourteen of 42 coeliac patients (33%) showed rectal inflammation (proctitis).
    • Three of these 14 patients had inflammation consistent with ulcerative colitis.
    • Diarrhea/steatorrhea resolved with a gluten-free diet in coeliac patients without ulcerative colitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Proctitis is common in coeliac disease patients presenting with diarrhea or steatorrhea.
    • The findings support an increased association between coeliac disease and ulcerative colitis.
    • Rectal biopsy is a valuable tool for evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms in coeliac disease patients.