Celiac Disease Masquerading as Arthralgia

Cureus. 2022 Jun 28;14(6):e26387. doi: 10.7759/cureus.26387. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disorder triggered by dietary gluten. It classically presents with gastrointestinal symptoms. It may also present with atypical manifestations like anemia, arthritis, infertility, or other neurological symptoms. However, arthralgia as a sole manifestation of celiac disease is a rare clinical scenario. Even though the clinical spectrum of celiac disease is broad, prompt diagnosis and management exert a protective effect against complications of celiac disease. We want to highlight and expand on the existing knowledge on atypical presentations about celiac disease.

Keywords: anemia; arthralgia; atypical presentation of celiac disease; iron deficiency anaemia; non classical celiac disease.

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  • Case Reports