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Celiac disease manifest in the elderly: case report

Agata Majewska, Stanisław Niemczyk, Monika Staszków, Joanna Matuszkiewicz‑Rowińska
DOI: 10.20452/pamw.674
Published online: April 01, 2009
CCBYNCSACC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Abstract

We present a case of a 75‑year‑old woman with manifestations of celiac disease. Currently, there is an increase in the prevalence atypical celiac disease which is more commonly diagnosed in the elderly. Diagnostic techniques and treatment options of celiac disease, particulary in the elderly have been presented in detail.

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