Coeliac Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What symptoms can you see in paediatric coeliac disease?

A

Failure to thrive
Osteoporosis
Late menarche

Recurrent abdo pain, diarrhoea

Mucosal involvement: dermatitis herpetiformis, aphthous ulcers

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1st line blood tests for child with suspected coeliac disease?

A

Total IgA levels (TRO IgA deficiency)

IgA tTG

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3
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Should patients with coeliac disease receive pneumococcal vaccine?

A

Yes (risk of hyposplenism)

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Treatment for coeliac disease?

A

Gluten-free diet

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