Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi
2007 , Vol 50 , Num 1
Celiac disease in a patient with Turner syndrome: a case report
1Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Pediatri Uzmanı2Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Pediatri Doçenti
3Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Pediatri Araştırma Görevlisi Canan O, Özçay F, Kınık ST, Anuk D. (Department of Pediatrics, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey). Celiac disease in a patient with Turner syndrome: a case report. Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi 2007; 50: 44-46.
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by certain phenotypic features and abnormalities in the X chromosome. There is a close relationship among chromosomal abnormalities, autoimmune disease, and immunological disorders. Celiac disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and inflammatory bowel diseases are the most common autoimmune diseases in Turner syndrome. Serological markers of celiac disease should be periodically performed in patients with Turner syndrome. Herein, a case of Turner syndrome associated with celiac disease is reported.
Anahtar Kelimeler : Turner sendromu, çölyak hastalığı, Turner syndrome, celiac disease.