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Celiac Crisis Associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis

Celiac Crisis Associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis ACG CASE REPORTS JOURNAL Chen, A., Linz, C. M., Tsay, J. L., Jin, M., El-Dika, S. S. 2016; 3 (4): e159

Abstract

Celiac crisis is a rare presentation of celiac disease that is characterized by life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and diarrhea. Triggers for celiac crisis include major surgeries, pancreatitis, and infections of cytomegalovirus, and salmonella. A 24-year-old woman presented with celiac crisis associated with severe herpes simplex virus (HSV) esophagitis. This case demonstrates that nutritional deficiencies seen in celiac disease can result in a relative immunodeficiency, which may lead to other infectious complications. Additionally, early recognition of celiac crisis is imperative as the metabolic derangements may be life-threatening, and therapy with gluten restriction and nutritional repletion is effective.

View details for DOI 10.14309/crj.2016.132

View details for Web of Science ID 000394566000081

View details for PubMedID 27921058

View details for PubMedCentralID PMC5126499