The Patient with Celiac Disease, Chronic Diarrhea, Hypothyroidism and Membranous Glomerulonephritis

Abstract

Celiac disease can be accompanied with multiorgan involvement in addition to gastro-intestinal involvement. A 16-year-old young man - known case of celiac disease - was admitted because of exacerbation of gastrointestinal complaints. During further investigations, hypothyroidism and membranous glomerulonephritis were discovered. The patient was improved with a gluten-free diet and specific treatment of hypothyroidism and glomerulonephritis.