Neurologic complications of celiac disease.
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چکیده
Neurologic complications of celiac disease (CD) include ataxia and peripheral neuropathy, which can be the presenting symptoms and signs. Early diagnosis and intervention could prevent development of further neurologic and systemic complications. Questions remain regarding the prevalence of the neurologic complications, the pathophysiological mechanisms, and the effectiveness of therapy or response to a gluten-free diet.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease
دوره 5 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004