Celiac disease with pure red cell aplasia: an unusual hematologic association in pediatric age group.

ABSTRACT: Anemia in Celiac disease (CD) is usually hypoproliferative, reflecting impaired absorption of essential nutrients like iron and various vitamins. We report a 2-year-old boy with Celiac disease and severe anemia due to pure red cell aplasia, diagnosed by bone marrow biopsy. This rare, unexplained extra digestive manifestation responded to gluten free diet.

SUBMITTER: Chatterjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4192254 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature