Table 4.
Information of three new cases of celiac disease among FDRs of previously known celiac patients
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family relationship | Mother of celiac patient | Mother of celiac patient | Mother of celiac patient |
| Age (mean) | 53 | 32 | 44 |
| Gender | Female | Female | Female |
| Ethnicity | Lur | Turk | Fars |
| HLA-DQ | DQ2 positive | DQ2 positive | DQ2 positive |
| Anti-tTG antibody (RU/mL) | 210 | 210 | 205 |
| Anti-gliadin antibody (RU/mL) | 110 | 65 | 45 |
| GI symptoms | Abdominal pain | Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation | No GI symptoms |
| Non-GI symptoms | Anemia | Anemia | Anemia, Aphtus ulcer |
Abbreviation: HLA: human leukocyte antigen, GI: gastrointestinal, FDRs: first-degree relatives