Table 1.
Main characteristics of the pediatric celiac disease cases studied.
| Characteristics Total (n = 112) | Frequencies | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 47 | 42% |
| Female | 65 | 58% |
| Development periods | ||
| <2 years of age—toddler | 34 | 33% |
| 2–12 years of age—child | 55 | 53% |
| >12 years of age—teenager | 15 | 14% |
| Onset of symptoms (before diagnosis) | ||
| <2 years | 73 | 66% |
| >2 years | 39 | 34% |
| Family CD history (at least one member) | ||
| Yes | 17 | 15% |
| No | 95 | 85% |
| Oslo Classification | ||
| Classical | 77 | 69% |
| Non-classical | 35 | 31% |
| Autoimmune diseases | ||
| Type 1 diabetes | 6 | 5.4% |
| Hypothyroidism | 4 | 3.6% |
| Dermatitis Herpetiformis | ||
| Yes | 3 | 3% |
| No | 109 | 97% |