Prevalence of celiac disease in systemic lupus erythematosus, sjogren syndrome and systemic sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Renato BeasEuler Altamirano-FarfanDiego Izquierdo-VerazaDalton A NorwoodAdrian Riva-MoscosoAmbar GodoyEleazar E Montalvan-SanchezMirian RamirezDaniel A GuifarroEmily KitchinMonika FischerSatya KuradaPublished in: Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (2024)
This study highlights a significantly higher prevalence of CeD, especially pSS, compared to the general population. The findings underscore the importance of recognizing elevated CeD antibodies in patients with SLE, pSS and SSc emphasizing the need for early detection and comprehensive care for gastrointestinal symptoms in these conditions.