IgE-Mediated allergy to wheat in a child with celiac disease ¿ a case report

Conclusion:
To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient with celiac disease and concomitant IgE-mediated allergy to wheat presenting with immediate symptoms in two body systems. Although the pathophysiology of these diseases is different, this case demonstrates that they are not exclusive of one another. In patients who develop unexplained symptoms consistent with IgE-mediated allergy, an allergy assessment should be considered.

Source: Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology - November 10, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tiffany WongHin KoEdmond Chan Source Type: research