Hypocalcemia and skeletal disease as presenting features of celiac disease.

Authors :: Shaker, Joseph L.
Brickner, Robert C.
Findling, J.W.
Kelly, T.M.
Rapp, R.
Rizk, G.
Haddad, J.G.
Schalch, D.S.
Shenker, Y.
Source :: Archives of Internal Medicine; May97, Vol. 157 Issue 9, p1013, 4p, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Describes patients examined for hypocalcemia or skeletal disease leading to the diagnosis of celiac disease. Measurement of calcium, albumin, phosphorus and creatinine levels; Elevation of parathyroid hormone levels; Decreased urinary calcium levels; Reduction of bone mineral density. INSET: Methods..