ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Dermatitis herpetiformis
;
Growth retardation
;
Coeliac disease
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report a juvenile patient with dermatitis herpetiformis, growth retardation and delayed onset of puberty. All symptoms reversed on gluten with-drawal and drug therapy was not required. It is suggested that dermatitis herpetiformis in this patient is the result of long-standing coeliac disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00439258
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