Table 1.
Subject characteristics at diagnosis of celiac disease (n=103).
| Characteristic | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Female sex | 62 (60.2%) |
| Age at diagnosis (y) | |
| Mean ± SD | 10.6 ± 5.0 |
| Other autoimmune disorder | 12 (11.7%) |
| 1 Positive or borderline serology at diagnosis | 91 (89.2%) |
| 2 Symptoms at diagnosis | 88 (85.4%) |
| Abdominal pain | 52 (59.1%) |
| Constipation | 26 (29.6%) |
| Weight loss; poor weight gain | 21 (23.9%) |
| Diarrhea | 20 (23.0%) |
| Nausea and/or vomiting | 19 (21.6%) |
| Abdominal distention | 17 (19.3%) |
| Fatigue | 12 (13.6%) |
| Short stature; poor growth | 10 (11.4%) |
| Loss of appetite | 7 (8.0%) |
| Reflux | 6 (6.8%) |
| Arthralgia; arthritis; joint problems | 5 (5.8%) |
| Neurologic | 5 (5.7%) |
| Gassiness | 4 (4.6%) |
| Rash | 4 (4.6%) |
| Marsh 3 at initial biopsy | 103 (100%) |
1
Serology data from the time of diagnosis unavailable for 1/103 subjects.
2
Symptoms ascertained from medical chart review.