Hypoalbuminemia and Generalized Edema as the Presenting Symptoms of Celiac Disease in a Two-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic, immune-mediated enteropathy that occurs following dietary consumption of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. The global prevalence of celiac disease is estimated to be approximately 1.4%, with variation based on age, sex, and geo...

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Published in:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Main Authors: Michael R. Weaver, William C. Schultz, Ahmed Rafay Afzal, Kara L. Oliver, Osama F. Almadhoun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2025-05-01
Online Access:https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000545732