Autoimmune diseases in coeliac disease: effect of gluten exposure

Introduction: the prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increased in patients with coeliac disease. Duration of gluten exposure seems to predispose adolescents with coeliac disease to autoimmune diseases. Aim: In a retrospective cohort study, we assessed the relationship between autoimmune disorders...

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Main Authors: Asma Ouaka-Kchaou, Rym Ennaifer, Hela Elloumi, Dalila Gargouri, Rania Hefaiedh, Asma Kochlef, Malika Romani, Afef Kilani, Jamel Kharrat, Abdeljabbar Ghorbel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-11-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756283X08096612