Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2010;3:33-9. doi: 10.2147/ceg.s7556. Epub 2010 May 03.
Clinical and experimental gastroenterology
Hugh James Freeman
PMID: 21694844 PMCID: PMC3108670 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s7556
Different hepatic and biliary tract disorders may occur with celiac disease. Some have been hypothesized to share genetic or immunopathogenetic factors, such as primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and autoimmune hepatitis. Other hepatic changes in celiac disease may occur with malnutrition resulting from impaired nutrient absorption, including hepatic steatosis. In addition, celiac disease may be associated with rare hepatic complications, such as hepatic T-cell lymphoma.
Keywords: autoimmune liver disease; celiac disease; fatty liver; gluten-free diet; primary biliary cirrhosis