A Rare Association of Three Concurrent Autoimmune Diseases in One Patient

Authors: Atefe Allahdadi*

DOI: 10.23880/ghij-16000158

Volume 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Introduction: Celiac disease is a treatable gluten-induced disease that often occurs concurrently with other autoimmune diseases. It is commonly associated with a number of extra gastrointestinal manifestations which makes it a systematic disease. Here we report a case of in which three concurrent autoimmune disease including celiac disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease are present. Case report: A 9 years old girl was evaluated for growth retardation and unexplained elevation of aminotransferase enzymes. Serological tests revealed that she suffers from celiac disease, liver biopsy was indicative of autoimmune hepatitis, and colonoscopy proved active colitis. Conclusion: Individuals with autoimmune diseases are required to be regularly investigated for a panel of autoantibodies in a longitudinal study design. These approaches not only provide information about the prevalence and different kinds of diseases that are commonly associated with celiac disease but also define the chronology of events for each individual. Without this information, the project of logical screening strategies will be impossible.

Keywords: Autoimmune Diseases; Celiac; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

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