Confluence of celiac disease with idiopathic portal hypertension: a rare case report
Microb Health Dis 2025;
7
: e1174
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20251_1174
Topic: Gut microbiota
Category: Case report
Abstract
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of a gluten-rich diet. It has been linked to other extra-intestinal manifestations, such as liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Idiopathic Portal hypertension (IPH) is a disorder of unknown etiology and presents with elevated liver enzymes and variceal bleeding.
Case Report: Here, we present an interesting case of idiopathic portal hypertension associated with celiac disease in a 22-year-old woman. The patient was initiated on nutritional supplementation and strict gluten free diet (GFD). Significant improvement was observed over the next 2 months.
Conclusions: This case underscores the occurrence of portal hypertension in individuals with celiac disease and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing such patients.
Case Report: Here, we present an interesting case of idiopathic portal hypertension associated with celiac disease in a 22-year-old woman. The patient was initiated on nutritional supplementation and strict gluten free diet (GFD). Significant improvement was observed over the next 2 months.
Conclusions: This case underscores the occurrence of portal hypertension in individuals with celiac disease and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing such patients.
To cite this article
Confluence of celiac disease with idiopathic portal hypertension: a rare case report
Microb Health Dis 2025;
7
: e1174
DOI: 10.26355/mhd_20251_1174
Publication History
Submission date: 19 Dec 2024
Revised on: 07 Jan 2025
Accepted on: 13 Jan 2025
Published online: 03 Feb 2025

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