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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Nov 6, 2015; 6(4): 207-212
Published online Nov 6, 2015. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v6.i4.207
Published online Nov 6, 2015. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v6.i4.207
Age-related differences in celiac disease: Specific characteristics of adult presentation
Santiago Vivas, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, 24008 León, Spain
Santiago Vivas, Luis Vaquero, Laura Rodríguez-Martín, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of León, 24008 Léon, Spain
Alberto Caminero, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada
Author contributions: Vaquero L and Rodríguez-Martín L wrote the paper, and prepared the figures and tables; Vivas S and Caminero A designed the outline and coordinated the writing of the paper.
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Correspondence to: Santiago Vivas, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of León, Altos de Nava s/n, 24008 León, Spain. svivasa@gmail.com
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Received: June 2, 2015
Peer-review started: June 3, 2015
First decision: August 4, 2015
Revised: August 24, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 6, 2015
Processing time: 163 Days and 18.8 Hours
Peer-review started: June 3, 2015
First decision: August 4, 2015
Revised: August 24, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 6, 2015
Processing time: 163 Days and 18.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Current knowledge of celiac disease (CD) has revealed differences linked to the age of onset. These differences are related to the epidemiology, pathogenicity, clinical signs and prognosis of the disease. Here we present a comprehensive review of CD focusing on the age-specific management of patients. The knowledge of particular aspects linked to either adults or children would improve both the diagnosis and follow-up of this disease. This review can be helpful to the clinician involved in the management of adult and pediatric patients.