Celiac crisis as the life-threatening onset of celiac disease in children: a case report

• Main Authors: Angela Mauro (Author), Francesca Casini (Author), Antonella Talenti (Author), Clelia Di Mari (Author), Anna Rita Benincaso (Author), Giovanni Di Nardo (Author), Luca Bernardo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy caused by a permanent sensitivity to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. In rare cases, CD may occur with a severe potential life-threatening manifestation known as a celiac crisis (CC). This may be a consequence of a delayed diagnosis...