[Analysis of bone mineral density in children with celiac disease. Densitometry indications and effect of gluten-free diet].

Introduction: one of the main extradigestive manifestations of celiac disease is the decrease in bone mineral density (BMD). Bone densitometry performed with DXA is the method of choice for BMD assessment. Indications for its use in celiac children are controversial.

Coeliac disease and gastrointestinal symptom screening in adult first-degree relatives.

Background And Aim: The first-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with coeliac disease are the main risk group for disease development. The study aims to evaluate the screening strategy in FDRs with negative coeliac serology based on human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotyping, followed by duodenal biopsy, and to analyze the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and the influence of gluten intake.

Methods: Adult FDRs with negative coeliac serology were invited to participate (n = 205), and a total of 139 completed the study protocol.

[Association between Crohn's disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis in a 10 year old girl].

A 10 year old girl with diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and fever of one month and a half of evolution. Analytical and sonographic findings raised the possibility of inflammatory bowel disease. Endoscopy and histology showed findings consistent with Crohn's disease.

[Necrotizing pancreatitis in a 11 year-old boy. Case report].

Acute pancreatitis is an emerging problem with an incidence between 3.6 and 13.2 cases/100,000 children.