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Calim A, Kanat E, Mazi EE, Oygen S, Karabay U, Borlu F. Evaluation of In-patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia in terms of Etiology. SISLI ETFAL HASTANESI TIP BULTENI 2020; 54:428-432. [PMID: 33364882 PMCID: PMC7751250 DOI: 10.14744/semb.2018.47354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we aimed to evaluate in-patients with iron deficiency anemia concerning etiology. METHODS In our study, we retrospectively evaluated 150 in-patients (60 male and 90 female) with iron deficiency anemia in Sisli Etfal Hospital, Department of Internal Diseases between 2005 and 2010. Anemia was defined as Hb <12 g/dl for women and <13 g/dl for men and transferrin saturation ≤15%. RESULTS In our study, 60 male and 90 female patients were included. Analyzing the etiology of iron deficiency anemia in 150 patients, we identified erosive gastritis in 35 (23.3%) patients, gastric cancer in 15 (10%) patients, colon polyps in 14 (9.3%) patients, erosive gastritis in 14 (9.3%) patients, myoma in 14 (9.3%) patients, diverticulosis in 13 (8.6%) patients, colon cancer in seven (4.6%) patients, menometrorrhagia in seven (4.6%) patients, malabsorption in six (4%) patients, hemorrhoids in six (4%) patients, celiac disease in four (2.6%) patients, bladder cancer in three (2%) patients, hematologic malignancy in three (2%) and other diseases (unexplained etiology) in 23 (15.3%) patients. CONCLUSION When iron deficiency anemia is detected, it may be a warning of an underlying severe illness. Reasons for many cases arise from upper and lower gastrointestinal tract diseases. Endoscopic examinations are important for diagnosis. We suggest performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy together in patients with iron deficiency anemia.
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- Aslihan Calim
- Department of Internal Disease, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Disease, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hatay State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Disease, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Disease, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Disease, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Szeto CC, Sugano K, Wang JG, Fujimoto K, Whittle S, Modi GK, Chen CH, Park JB, Tam LS, Vareesangthip K, Tsoi KKF, Chan FKL. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular, renal or gastrointestinal comorbidities: joint APAGE/APLAR/APSDE/APSH/APSN/PoA recommendations. Gut 2020; 69:617-629. [PMID: 31937550 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-319300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications, but they are associated with a number of serious adverse effects, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney injury and GI complications. OBJECTIVE To develop a set of multidisciplinary recommendations for the safe prescription of NSAIDs. METHODS Randomised control trials and observational studies published before January 2018 were reviewed, with 329 papers included for the synthesis of evidence-based recommendations. RESULTS Whenever possible, a NSAID should be avoided in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, high risk of cardiovascular disease and severe chronic kidney disease (CKD). Before treatment with a NSAID is started, blood pressure should be measured, unrecognised CKD should be screened in high risk cases, and unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia should be investigated. For patients with high cardiovascular risk, and if NSAID treatment cannot be avoided, naproxen or celecoxib are preferred. For patients with a moderate risk of peptic ulcer disease, monotherapy with a non-selective NSAID plus a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), or a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor should be used; for those with a high risk of peptic ulcer disease, a selective COX-2 inhibitor plus PPI are needed. For patients with pre-existing hypertension receiving renin-angiotensin system blockers, empirical addition (or increase in the dose) of an antihypertensive agent of a different class should be considered. Blood pressure and renal function should be monitored in most cases. CONCLUSION NSAIDs are a valuable armamentarium in clinical medicine, but appropriate recognition of high-risk cases, selection of a specific agent, choice of ulcer prophylaxis and monitoring after therapy are necessary to minimise the risk of adverse events.
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- Cheuk-Chun Szeto
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.,Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan.,Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE), Tochigi, Japan
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- Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Shanghai, Shanghai, China.,Asia Pacific Society of Hypertension (APSH), Shanghai, China
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- Saga University, Saga, Japan.,Asia-Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE), Saga, Japan
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- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Samarpan Kidney Institute and Research Center, Bhopal, India
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- National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Pulse of Asia (PoA), Taipei, Taiwan
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- Pulse of Asia (PoA), Taipei, Taiwan.,JB Lab and Clinic and Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong.,Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand
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GOAL The aim of this analysis was to assess in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) the risk of celiac disease and in celiac disease patients the risk of IBD. BACKGROUND Previous studies report a possible association between IBD and celiac disease; however, this link is controversial. STUDY Using the search terms "inflammatory bowel disease" and "celiac disease," we identified initially 1525 publications. In total 27 studies met inclusion criteria. Proportions and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the prevalence of IBD in celiac disease and vice versa were compared with published prevalence rates for the respective geographic regions. RESULTS We included 41,482 adult IBD patients (20,357 with Crohn's disease; 19,791 with ulcerative colitis; and 459 patients with celiac disease). Overall, in IBD patients the prevalence of celiac disease was 1110/100,000 (95% CI, 1010-1210/100,000) as compared with a prevalence of 620/100,000 (95% CI, 610-630/100,000) in the respective populations (odds ratio, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.99-2.50). In contrast, in patients with celiac disease, 2130/100,000 had IBD (95% CI, 1590-2670/100,000) as compared with 260/100,000 (95% CI, 250/100,000-270/100,000) in the respective populations (odds ratio, 11.10; 95% CI, 8.55-14.40). This effect was not different for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although there was no evidence for publication bias for celiac disease in IBD, the funnel plot suggested that the association between IBD in celiac disease might be influenced by publication bias. CONCLUSIONS The data are consistent with the notion that celiac disease is a risk factor for IBD and to lesser degree patients with IBD have an increased risk of celiac disease.
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Balaban DV, Popp A, Ionita Radu F, Jinga M. Hematologic Manifestations in Celiac Disease-A Practical Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2019. [PMID: 31311098 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55070373,] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disease driven by gluten-ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. Although it primarily affects the small bowel, CD can also involve other organs and manifest as an extraintestinal disease. Among the extraintestinal features of CD, hematologic ones are rather frequent and consist of anemia, thrombocytosis (thrombocytopenia also, but rare), thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, IgA deficiency, hyposplenism, and lymphoma. These hematologic alterations can be the sole manifestation of the disease and should prompt for CD testing in a suggestive clinical scenario. Recognition of these atypical, extraintestinal presentations, including hematologic ones, could represent a great opportunity to increase the diagnostic rate of CD, which is currently one of the most underdiagnosed chronic digestive disorders worldwide. In this review, we summarize recent evidence regarding the hematological manifestations of CD, with focus on practical recommendations for clinicians.
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- Daniel Vasile Balaban
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania.
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Pediatrics Department, "Alessandrescu-Rusescu" National Institute for Mother and Child Health, 020395 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital, 33100 Tampere, Finland
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- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 004051 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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Balaban DV, Popp A, Ionita Radu F, Jinga M. Hematologic Manifestations in Celiac Disease-A Practical Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2019; 55:medicina55070373. [PMID: 31311098 PMCID: PMC6681208 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55070373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disease driven by gluten-ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. Although it primarily affects the small bowel, CD can also involve other organs and manifest as an extraintestinal disease. Among the extraintestinal features of CD, hematologic ones are rather frequent and consist of anemia, thrombocytosis (thrombocytopenia also, but rare), thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, IgA deficiency, hyposplenism, and lymphoma. These hematologic alterations can be the sole manifestation of the disease and should prompt for CD testing in a suggestive clinical scenario. Recognition of these atypical, extraintestinal presentations, including hematologic ones, could represent a great opportunity to increase the diagnostic rate of CD, which is currently one of the most underdiagnosed chronic digestive disorders worldwide. In this review, we summarize recent evidence regarding the hematological manifestations of CD, with focus on practical recommendations for clinicians.
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- Daniel Vasile Balaban
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania.
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Pediatrics Department, "Alessandrescu-Rusescu" National Institute for Mother and Child Health, 020395 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital, 33100 Tampere, Finland
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- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 004051 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Gastroenterology Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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Micronutrients Dietary Supplementation Advices for Celiac Patients on Long-Term Gluten-Free Diet with Good Compliance: A Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 55:medicina55070337. [PMID: 31277328 PMCID: PMC6681258 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55070337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background and objective: Often micronutrient deficiencies cannot be detected when patient is already following a long-term gluten-free diet with good compliance (LTGFDWGC). The aim of this narrative review is to evaluate the most recent literature that considers blood micronutrient deficiencies in LTGFDWGC subjects, in order to prepare dietary supplementation advice (DSA). Materials and methods: A research strategy was planned on PubMed by defining the following keywords: celiac disease, vitamin B12, iron, folic acid, and vitamin D. Results: This review included 73 studies. The few studies on micronutrient circulating levels in long-term gluten-free diet (LTGFD) patients over 2 years with good compliance demonstrated that deficiency was detected in up to: 30% of subjects for vitamin B12 (DSA: 1000 mcg/day until level is normal, then 500 mcg), 40% for iron (325 mg/day), 20% for folic acid (1 mg/day for 3 months, followed by 400–800 mcg/day), 25% for vitamin D (1000 UI/day or more-based serum level or 50,000 UI/week if level is <20 ng/mL), 40% for zinc (25–40 mg/day), 3.6% of children for calcium (1000–1500 mg/day), 20% for magnesium (200–300 mg/day); no data is available in adults for magnesium. Conclusions: If integration with diet is not enough, starting with supplements may be the correct way, after evaluating the initial blood level to determine the right dosage of supplementation.
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Caruso R, Pallone F, Stasi E, Romeo S, Monteleone G. Appropriate nutrient supplementation in celiac disease. Ann Med 2013; 45:522-31. [PMID: 24195595 DOI: 10.3109/07853890.2013.849383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Reduced levels of iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium are common in untreated celiac disease (CD) patients probably due to loss of brush border proteins and enzymes needed for the absorption of these nutrients. In the majority of patients, removal of gluten from the diet leads to histological recovery and normalization of iron, vitamin, and mineral levels. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common extra-intestinal sign of CD and usually resolves with adherence to a gluten-free diet. However, deficiencies of both folate and vitamin B12 may persist in some patients on a gluten-free diet, thus requiring vitamin supplementation to improve subjective health status. Similarly, exclusion of gluten from the diet does not always normalize bone mineral density; in these cases, supplementation of vitamin D and calcium is recommended. Resolution of mucosal inflammation may not be sufficient to abrogate magnesium deficiency. Since gluten-free cereal products have a lower magnesium content as compared with gluten-containing counterparts, a magnesium-enriched diet should be encouraged in CD patients. In this article we discuss the frequency and clinical relevance of nutrient deficiency in CD and whether and when nutrient supplementation is needed.
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- Roberta Caruso
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' , 00133 Rome , Italy
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The gluten-free diet is currently the only treatment for celiac disease, and patients should be monitored closely by a dietitian who is knowledgeable regarding this diet. Evaluation by a dietitian includes a comprehensive assessment of dietary history, with an emphasis on caloric and micronutrient intake. Patient knowledge of the gluten-free diet is assessed and interpretation of food labels is taught. Identification of micronutrient deficiencies or comorbid gastrointestinal conditions may occur during a comprehensive dietary assessment. In patients with evidence of gluten exposure, a thorough evaluation for cross-contamination is performed.
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- Suzanne Simpson
- Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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The rise in gluten consumption over time has led to the increasing recognition of coeliac disease (CD) with associated complications. However, only recently has there been an appreciation that the spectrum of gluten-related disorders is greater than just CD, which may explain the growing global popularity in gluten-free products. Current literature suggests that a newly recognised clinical entity in the form of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) may be the most common gluten-related disorder encountered by healthcare professionals, although its exact prevalence is as yet unknown. This article will review the historical relationship between mankind and gluten as well as the progressive recognition that it is possible for gluten to have a deleterious effect on our health. To this effect we discuss the prevalence, diagnosis and complications of CD including the benefits derived from a gluten-free diet (GFD). Finally, we discuss our current understanding of NCGS, in addition to highlighting the need for further research to determine the extent, clinicopathological features and serological biomarkers to help recognise this emerging condition in clinical practice.
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BACKGROUND Coeliac disease is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma and small bowel malignancy, but most studies have found no increased risk of colorectal cancer. AIM To compare the prevalence of colorectal adenomas in coeliac disease patients with that in non-coeliac disease controls. METHODS We identified all coeliac disease patients who underwent colonoscopy at our institution during a 44-month period. We matched each patient with non-coeliac disease controls by age, gender and endoscopist. We compared the adenoma prevalence between these groups, and used multivariate analysis to assess the independent association of coeliac disease with adenomas. RESULTS We identified 180 patients with coeliac disease and 346 controls. At least one adenoma was present in 13% of coeliac disease patients and 17% of controls (P = 0.20). On multivariate analysis, age (OR per year 1.04, 95% CI 1.02-1.07) and male gender (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.36-3.98) were associated with adenomas, while the relationship between coeliac disease and adenomas remained null (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.41-1.34). CONCLUSIONS Coeliac disease is not associated with an increased risk of colorectal neoplasia. The lack of increased risk of colorectal cancer observed in population studies is related to a true average risk of colorectal neoplasia, rather than artifactually reflecting increased colonoscopy and associated polypectomies in the coeliac population.
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- B. Lebwohl
- Celiac Disease Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center,Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
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- Celiac Disease Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
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Latent lymphocytic enterocolitis associated with celiac disease manifesting after resection for colon cancer: case report and review of the literature. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2008; 22:771-3. [PMID: 18818792 DOI: 10.1155/2008/874765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lymphocytic colitis, a cause of chronic watery diarrhea, is histologically characterized by increased intraepithelial lymphocytosis. Studies have associated this disorder with celiac disease, although there are no reports of patients with both lymphocytic colitis and colon cancer. The present case report describes a patient with lymphocytic colitis, which manifested five years after he presented with a cecal adenocarcinoma, and three years following a diagnosis of celiac disease. Pathological review of his initial resection specimen demonstrated lymphocytic enterocolitis, indicating a five-year latency in the presentation of this disease.
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Leeds JS, Höroldt BS, Sidhu R, Hopper AD, Robinson K, Toulson B, Dixon L, Lobo AJ, McAlindon ME, Hurlstone DP, Sanders DS. Is there an association between coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases? A study of relative prevalence in comparison with population controls. Scand J Gastroenterol 2007; 42:1214-20. [PMID: 17918008 DOI: 10.1080/00365520701365112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The relationship between coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of coeliac disease in IBD and the prevalence of IBD in coeliac disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients were enrolled from specialist IBD and coeliac clinics. Antigliadins, endomysial, tissue transglutaminase antibody and total IgA levels were measured in IBD patients. Patients with positive antibodies were offered a duodenal biopsy. The notes on coeliac patients were reviewed for colonoscopic and biopsy findings. Controls were recruited from the local population. RESULTS The study included 305 patients with coeliac disease, 354 with IBD and 601 healthy controls. The IBD group comprised 154 ulcerative colitis (UC) cases, 173 Crohn's disease, 18 indeterminate colitis and 9 cases of microscopic colitis. Forty-seven patients had positive antibodies and 3 had villous atrophy on biopsy. All three patients had positive anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies but only two were endomysial antibody (EMA) positive. Ten coeliac patients had IBD (5 UC and 5 lymphocytic colitis). Five controls had coeliac disease and 2 had IBD (1 Crohn's disease and 1 UC). Stepwise multiple logistic regression showed only antibody positivity as being significant (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of IBD in coeliac disease was increased 10-fold compared with that in controls (odds ratio 9.98, 95% CI 2.8-45.9, p=0.0006), while the prevalence of coeliac disease in IBD was comparable with that in controls (odds ratio 1.02, 95% CI, 0.24-4.29, p=1.0).
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- John S Leeds
- Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
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Hopper AD, Hurlstone DP, Leeds JS, McAlindon ME, Dube AK, Stephenson TJ, Sanders DS. The occurrence of terminal ileal histological abnormalities in patients with coeliac disease. Dig Liver Dis 2006; 38:815-9. [PMID: 16787773 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2006.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2006] [Accepted: 04/10/2006] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Coeliac disease causes histological changes throughout the small bowel, but is often a proximal lesion. We wanted to assess whether terminal ileal histological abnormalities occurred more commonly in patients with coeliac disease and if specific assessment of intraepithelial lymphocytes increases the recognition of undiagnosed coeliac disease. METHODS Terminal ileal biopsies were prospectively examined over a 3-year period (April 2001-May 2004). Patients were included if they were found to have a synchronous duodenal biopsy that gave a new diagnosis of coeliac disease (n=20). Terminal ileal biopsies taken at colonoscopy during the same period were also examined from four groups of patients: coeliac disease established on a gluten-free diet but with persisting symptoms (n=25), inflammatory bowel disease (n=47), chronic diarrhoea (n=44) and polyp surveillance (n=47). All biopsies were graded according to the Marsh criteria and an intraepithelial lymphocytes count per 100 enterocytes was obtained. RESULTS There was only one patient from all five groups who had villous atrophy of the terminal ileal. This patient had a new diagnosis of coeliac disease. The mean intraepithelial lymphocytes count in the coeliac disease group was 23.7 intraepithelial lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. This was significantly higher than the control groups: coeliac disease on a gluten-free diet=17.5 (p<0.012), inflammatory bowel disease=12.3 (p<0.0001), diarrhoea=12.6 (p<0.0001) and polyp=13.7 (p<0.0002). Validating terminal ileal villous intraepithelial lymphocytes counts as a test for coeliac disease using an intraepithelial lymphocytes/100 enterocytes of >25 gives a sensitivity of 45% and a specificity of 97.8%. CONCLUSION Routinely quantifying terminal ileal intraepithelial lymphocytes may be of limited clinical value. However, subjective recognition of raised intraepithelial lymphocytes on a terminal ileal biopsy should alert the clinician to the possibility of coeliac disease.
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- A D Hopper
- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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