• L M Krums, A I Parfenov, E A Sabelnikova, N I Poleva, S V Bykova, E A Dubtsova, R B Gudkova, S G Khomeriki, D L Rotin, M V Pavlov, and N S Starostina.
• Moscow Clinical Research and Practical Center, Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia.
• Terapevt Arkh. 2016 Jan 1; 88 (2): 75-77.

AbstractThe paper describes a rare case of celiac disease in the absence of serum anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) antibodies. A 51-year-old patient has been suffering from diarrheas for 20 years. He has lost 15 kg gradually; weakness progressed; muscle cramps, leg edemas, and signs of dynamic pseudoobstruction appeared. Morphological examination revealed small intestinal mucosal (SIM) villous atrophy (Marsh IIIC stage). IgA anti-tTG and IgG anti-tTG antibodies were 0.086 and 0.178, respectively. The patient was prescribed a gluten-free diet, water electrolyte solutions to correct metabolic disturbances, and prednisolone. During a control examination after 6 months, the patient had no complaints and gained 22 kg, and the SIM villus height was increased. The specific feature of the case is specific negative serological tests for celiac disease.

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