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
2
Q
1st line blood tests for child with suspected coeliac disease?
A
Total IgA levels (TRO IgA deficiency)
IgA tTG
3
Q
Should patients with coeliac disease receive pneumococcal vaccine?
A
Yes (risk of hyposplenism)
4
Q
Treatment for coeliac disease?
A
Gluten-free diet
