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. 2009:2009:bcr07.2008.0578.
doi: 10.1136/bcr.07.2008.0578. Epub 2009 Mar 5.

Concomitant cystic fibrosis and coeliac disease: reminder of an important clinical lesson

Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh  1 , Michael Wilschanski
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Concomitant cystic fibrosis and coeliac disease: reminder of an important clinical lesson

Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2009.

Abstract

A 3½-year-old apparently healthy girl with normal development presented with steatorrhoea. Both positive serum anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody levels and an intestinal biopsy were consistent with coeliac disease. A positive sweat test and genetic analysis confirmed cystic fibrosis.

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