Systemic lupus erythematosus, celiac disease and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: a rare association

Rheumatol Int. 2008 Sep;28(11):1179-80. doi: 10.1007/s00296-008-0603-y. Epub 2008 May 17.

Abstract

Association of celiac disease with systemic lupus erythematosus is rare, even though HLA B8 and DR3 are commonly associated with these diseases. We read with great interest a similar case reported by Hrycek and Siekiera in this journal and wish to highlight another case of ours, which had celiac disease, systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, an association which has never been described before.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Celiac Disease / drug therapy
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Prednisone