The association of serological tests and anemia in celiac disease
Journal: EXPERIMENTAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2018-03-16
Authors : Mervan Bekdas Fatih Unal;
Page : 37-45
Keywords : Celiac disease; serological tests; anemia; child;
Abstract
Patients may apply with many different clinical forms. The aim of this study is to determine the association of serological tests and type of anemia in CD. Methods: Totally117 biopsy proven CD patients aged between 1-17 years were included. Serological and hematological parameters of all patients were studied. Results: Anemia was identified in 71 (60.7%) cases. Patients with anemia were diagnosed earlier than other patients (5.2±4.5 vs. 15.3±33.8 years, p=0.012). Among CD patients with anemia 39 (54.9%) were having iron deficiency, 22 (30.9%) were having folate deficiency and 10 (14%) were having vitamin B 12 deficiency. In patients with tissue transglutaminase (tTG) seropositivity serum iron levels and ferritin levels were significantly lower compared to anti-gliadin antibody (AGA) or anti-endomysium antibody (EMA) seropositivity (35±23.5 vs. 57.5±33.3, p=0.007 and 12.4±21.9 vs. 24.2±18.5, p=0.026, respectively). Low serum folate levels were more frequent in the presence of tTG seropositivity compared with AGA+EMA seropositivity (81.8% vs. 25%, p=0.015). Conclusions: Anemia is an important cause of admission in CD. These patients are diagnosed earlier as a result of anemia. Alone tTG seropositivity is more valuable to demonstrate anemia associated with iron or folate deficiencies.
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