Abstract
Severe iron deficiency was the presenting manifestation in a patient with occult celiac sprue that went unrecognized for a prolonged time. Endoscopic abnormalities and the absence of typical symptoms may contribute to a delay in diagnosis unless a high index of suspicion is maintained.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 130-132 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 1994 |
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Keywords
- Anemia
- Celiac sprue
- Iron deficiency
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology
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Brady, C. E. (1994). Occult celiac sprue masquerading as severe iron deficiency anemia. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 18(2), 130-132. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004836-199403000-00010