Abstract
It is well known that coeliac disease may be associated with various neurological manifestations. We have had a high index of suspicion of coeliac disease during recent years in our neurological clinic. As a result 10 (7%) out of 144 of our new coeliac patients were detected because of neurological symptoms. The most common neurological manifestations were neuropathy, memory impairment and cerebellar ataxia. In these patient groups screening for coeliac disease with serological antibody tests helps to find patients who may suffer from this disease.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Autoantibodies / blood*
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Biopsy
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Celiac Disease / complications*
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Celiac Disease / diagnosis*
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Celiac Disease / diet therapy
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Celiac Disease / immunology
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Cerebellar Ataxia / etiology*
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Cerebellar Ataxia / immunology
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Duodenum / pathology*
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Female
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Gliadin / immunology
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Glutens / adverse effects
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Humans
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Male
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Memory Disorders / etiology*
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Memory Disorders / immunology
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Middle Aged
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / immunology
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Population Surveillance
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Reticulin / immunology
Substances
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Autoantibodies
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Reticulin
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Glutens
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Gliadin