Celiac disease associated with B-cell lymphoma

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jun;21(2):168-71. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2010.0077.

Abstract

Celiac disease is a gluten-induced enteropathy controlled by gluten restriction. Celiac disease is occasionally associated with T-cell lymphoma. We report a case with celiac disease who presented with duodenal ulcer-like symptoms and endoscopic findings. The persistent symptoms despite a strict diet led to the suspicion of an associated malignancy. Intensive evaluation revealed a case with celiac disease associated with B-cell lymphoma. Although B-cell lymphoma is rare, it should be kept in mind especially in female patients with persistent symptoms and refractory celiac disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / etiology*