Serologic evaluation of celiac disease in patients with beta thalassemia major and control.

Aim: This study reports evaluated prevalence of CD in patients with Beta-thalassemia major.

Background: Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingestion of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals.

Patients And Methods: In this case-control study in a period of 3 years, which was performed on 620 children in two groups of Beta-thalassemia major patients (n=200) and control (n=420), serum tissue transglutamianse (tTG) IgA levels were measured.