Abstract
The association of primary biliary cirrhosis and adult celiac disease was observed in a female patient. Because of their clinical overlap the diagnosis of both conditions may be difficult especially in the early stage of their coexistence. The hypotheses regarding a common etiological link between celiac disease and primary biliary cirrhosis are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Celiac Disease / complications*
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Celiac Disease / diagnosis
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Celiac Disease / immunology
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Female
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HLA Antigens / analysis
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HLA-B8 Antigen
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HLA-DR Antigens
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / analysis
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Humans
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Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / complications*
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Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / diagnosis
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Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / immunology
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Middle Aged
Substances
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HLA Antigens
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HLA-B8 Antigen
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HLA-DR Antigens
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class II