[Late diagnosis of celiac disease in a child with cystic fibrosis]

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis is frequent monogenic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and has a severe course and prognosis. Crucial for the patient's life are the nature and extent of lung injury, as well as the digestive system, especially the pancreas and liver. Since the late 1960's. appeared describing a combination of celiac disease and cystic fibrosis. Many authors believe their associated diseases. Cited the case of late diagnosis of celiac disease in patient with cystic fibrosis, diagnosed as late, which delayed the appointment of adequate therapy, severe violations of nutritional status and physical development of the child, the current weighting of the underlying disease.