Clinical presentations and outcomes of celiac disease in children and adolescents at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

The most common symptoms that children with celiac disease in this cohort presented with are diarrhea, abdominal pain and failure to thrive. In this cohort, there was a significant increase in the weight parameters with no significant change in the height at 12 months after initiation of the GFD. The recognition of early manifestations, early diagnosis and strict adherence to the diet are of paramount importance to prevent long term complications.