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Celiac disease in relation to immunologic serum markers, trace elements, and HLA-DR and DQ antigens in Swedish children with Down syndrome.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Sept 1999
Hansson T, Annerén G, Sjöberg O, Klareskog L, Dannaeus A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: An association between Down syndrome and celiac disease has been reported. This study was conducted to determine the association between childhood celiac disease and Down syndrome in the county of Uppsala, Sweden. METHODS: All 76 children with Down syndrome (1-18 years) were screened for the occurrence of anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) and anti-endomysium antibodies (EMA). Twelve children with...
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