Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Riccabona, M; Rossipal, E.
Value of ultrasound in diagnosis of celiac disease
Ultraschall Med. 1996; 17(1):31-33
Doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1000451
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- Riccabona Michael
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- Abstract:
- AIM: To evaluate the potential benefits of sonographic assessment in the diagnostic work-up of children suspected of having coeliac disease. METHOD: 39 infants with biopsy-proven coeliac disease were evaluated by sonographic assessment. Ten of them had presented with unusual clinical features such as acute abdomen and underwent sonography as the first diagnostic procedure. RESULTS: Various sonographic anomalies were observed: abdominal fluid in 76%, hyperperistalsis in 82%, pericardial effusion in 47% and unusual appearance of the small bowel wall in 94%. CONCLUSION: Although sonography cannot replace intestinal biopsy, awareness of the sonographic anomalies associated with coeliac disease in children can lead to a quicker diagnosis and prompt introduction of adequate therapy. It should be performed as a part of the diagnostic workup in infants who fail to thrive.
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- Abdomen, Acute - etiology
- Biopsy - etiology
- Celiac Disease - pathology
- Child, Preschool - pathology
- Diagnosis, Differential - pathology
- Female - pathology
- Humans - pathology
- Infant - pathology
- Intestinal Mucosa - pathology
- Male - pathology
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- Celiac Disease
- Acute Abdomen