Hepatobiliary (liver) and pancreatic disorders in CD (2006)

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Hepatobiliary (Liver) and pancreatic disorders in celiac disease (2006)

ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R World J Gastroenterol 2006 March 14;12(10):1503-1508

http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/12/1503.asp

A variety of hepatic and biliary tract disorders may complicate the clinical course of celiac disease. Some of these have been hypothesized to share common genetic factors or have a common immunopathogenesis, such as primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune forms of hepatitis or cholangitis. Other hepatic changes in celiac disease may be associated with malnutrition resulting from impaired nutrient absorption, including hepatic steatosis. In addition, celiac disease may be associated with rare hepatic complications, such as hepatic T-cell lymphoma. Finally, pancreatic exocrine function may be impaired in celiac disease and represent a cause of treatment failure.


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