Abstract
We studied a woman with adult onset celiac disease complicated by a cerebellar syndrome that progressed despite the resolution of the malabsorption symptoms with a gluten free diet. The patient presented vitamin E deficiency and the cerebellar symptoms improved with vitamin E therapy. This case supports the possible role of this deficiency in the development of the neurological complications of celiac 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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Celiac Disease / complications*
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Celiac Disease / diagnosis
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Celiac Disease / drug therapy
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Cerebellar Ataxia / diagnosis
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Cerebellar Ataxia / drug therapy
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Cerebellar Ataxia / etiology*
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Dysarthria / diagnosis
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Dysarthria / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Neurologic Examination
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Tocopherols
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Vitamin E / administration & dosage
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Vitamin E / analogs & derivatives
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Vitamin E Deficiency / diagnosis
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Vitamin E Deficiency / drug therapy
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Vitamin E Deficiency / etiology*
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alpha-Tocopherol* / analogs & derivatives*
Substances
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Vitamin E
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alpha-Tocopherol
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Tocopherols