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Gluten enteropathy occurring in chronic hepatitis

W P Fung, L R Mats, I Surveyor

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reports a case of gluten enteropathy presenting with steatorrhoea and villus atrophy in a 27-year-old female. A gluten-free diet led to significant symptomatic and histological improvements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Gluten enteropathy, also known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion.
    • Chronic active hepatitis is an inflammatory liver condition.
    • Co-occurrence of these conditions can present complex diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A 27-year-old female presented with steatorrhoea and subtotal villus atrophy, indicative of gluten enteropathy.
    • She had a history of histologically proven chronic active hepatitis for six years.
    • Laboratory findings included elevated immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA), decreased complement C4, and a positive HLA-B8 test.

    Findings:

    • Persistent mild elevation of SGOT (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) was noted.
    • A liver biopsy after six years revealed changes consistent with chronic persistent hepatitis.
    • Histological examination of the jejunum confirmed gluten enteropathy with subtotal villus atrophy.

    Implications:

    • Dietary gluten elimination resulted in substantial symptomatic relief.
    • A gluten-free diet also led to significant histological improvement in jejunal biopsies.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering celiac disease in patients with autoimmune liver conditions and gastrointestinal symptoms.

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