Celiac disease in children with inflammatory bowel disease: a prospective cohort study

• Author / Creator

  El-Matary, Wael

• The aim of this work was to examine any possible IBD activity-related variations in immunoglobulin A (IgA) anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) levels in children with IBD. The prevalence of CD in children with IBD was also examined. In a prospective cohort study, children with IBD were screened for celiac disease using anti-tTG IgA antibodies and endoscopy performed if positive. Age-matched controls without IBD were recruited. One hundred and sixty four children were recruited in each arm of the study. There was no correlation between changes in IgA anti-tTG antibody titers and changes in disease activity indices. The prevalence of celiac disease among patients and controls was similar (1/164 (0.6%)). In children with IBD, changes in disease activity do not significantly affect serum levels of anti-tTG IgA antibodies. Anti-tTG IgA antibodies should not be used to monitor IBD activity. Children with IBD should not be routinely screened for CD.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Celiac disease
  • Children
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

• Graduation date

  Spring 2012

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Science

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3DP9W

• License

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