Thromboembolic Complications Unveiling Celiac Disease: A Report of Two Cases

Celiac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy related to gluten intolerance occurring in genetically predisposed individuals. Its course may be marked by various complications, including bone, autoimmune, and malignant disorders. Over the past decades, the clinical profile of celiac disease has evolved, with extra-digestive manifestations increasingly coming to the forefront. Among these, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being reported with growing frequency. Thromboembolic risk factors may be acquired during the course of the disease. We report two cases in which celiac disease was revealed by the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis. These cases further illustrate the broad clinical spectrum of celiac disease and highlight the importance of considering this condition in the evaluation of any unexplained thromboembolic event.