Strength of the association between Turner syndrome and coeliac disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Coeliac disease (CD) is a genetic autoimmune disorder characterised by a permanent sensitivity to the gluten contained in some grains. Certain patient groups are considered high risk for the development of CD, including, but not limited to, those with chromosomal disorders such as Turner syndrome (TS). Here, we present a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis that aims to comprehensively summarise the literature, and quantitatively estimate the weighted strength of the association between TS and CD.

Methods and analysis

Our protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2015 guidelines. We will search PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase databases for relevant articles. Variant and broad search t

SUBMITTER: Al-Bluwi GSM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7342855 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature