Celiac Crisis in the Postpartum: a life-threatening cause of diarrhea and malnutrition
This case highlights the importance of considering CD in the differential diagnosis of postpartum malnutrition and chronic diarrhea. Postpartum period may trigger the disease, underscoring the need for awareness in clinical settings. Celiac hepatitis is a prevalent occurrence within the spectrum of CD, with transient transaminase elevation with resolution following the initiation of a gluten-free diet. Celiac crisis, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to avoid further complications.
Authors
- Madalena Pestana
- Vítor Magno Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9854-086X)
- Henrique Morna
- Paulo Eduardo Aguiar Saraiva Câmara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3944-996X)
- Nélia Abreu
Institutions
- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000545520
- Primary Topic
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00