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Obesity in celiac sprue.

L A Semeraro, K W Barwick, J D Gryboski

    Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
    |April 1, 1986
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    Celiac sprue typically causes malabsorption and growth failure. However, one child with celiac sprue experienced obesity on a gluten-containing diet, challenging typical presentations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Celiac sprue is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion.
    • It commonly leads to malabsorption, nutrient deficiencies, and growth impairment in children.

    Observation:

    • A one-year-old child diagnosed with celiac sprue presented with initial cachexia (severe underweight).
    • The child was maintained on a diet containing gluten.

    Findings:

    • Contrary to typical celiac sprue outcomes, the child's condition evolved.
    • The child eventually developed obesity despite continuing a gluten-containing diet.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights atypical presentations of celiac sprue in pediatric patients.
  • It suggests that growth patterns in celiac sprue may be more variable than previously understood.
  • Further research into the metabolic and immunological factors influencing weight in celiac sprue is warranted.