Celiac disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in one patient: a family study

V. Cadahía, L. Rodrigo, D. Fuentes, S. Riestra, R. de Francisco, M. Fernández
2005 Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas  
We discuss the case of a 17-year-old male who at the age of 7 was diagnosed with celiac disease (CD) together with ulcerative colitis (UC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The patient was treated with gluten-free diet and immunosuppressive drugs (azathioprine), and currently remains asymptomatic. The patient's younger, 12-year-old sister was diagnosed with CD when she was 1.5 years old, and at 7 years she developed type-I diabetes mellitus, which was difficult to control. A family
more » ... was made, and both parents were found to be affected with silent CD. All were DQ2 (+). In relation to the case and family study, we provide a series of comments related to CD and its complications. Key words: Celiac disease (CD). Ulcerative colitis (UC). Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Family study. Cadahía V, Rodrigo L, Fuentes D, Riestra S, de Francisco R, Fernández M. Celiac disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in one patient: a family study. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2005; 97: 907-913. 1130-0108/2005/97/12/907-913 REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS
doi:10.4321/s1130-01082005001200007 fatcat:prhudcfm2rgojdahwqm2h62xsq