Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Patients with Idiopathic Iron Deficiency of Referred to Gastroenterology Clinic

Document Type : Original Article(s)

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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a recognized feature of celiac disease in adults and can be its only presentation. The goal of this study was to assess the prevalence of celiac disease in a sample of Iranian patients with IDA referred to gastroenterology clinic.

METHODS:
In this prospective study, 126 consecutive patients with IDA (Hb

Volume 25, Issue 84 - Serial Number 84
January and February 2007
Pages 15-10

  • Receive Date 07 November 2010
  • Accept Date 06 April 2022