D Cakir, A Tosun, M Polat, N Celebisoy, S Gokben, S Aydogdu, R V Yagci, H Tekgul
OBJECTIVES: Because clinically evident manifestations are frequent in adults with celiac disease (CD), we aimed to investigate whether early neurological abnormalities may be detected in children with CD. METHODS: Electroencephalography, electromyography, and somatosensory evoked potentials were performed in children with CD receiving a gluten-free diet. RESULTS: The neurophysiological tests revealed subclinical neurological abnormalities associated with CD in 3 (11%) of 27 children: 2 had peripheral polyneuropathy documented with electromyography, and 1 had prolonged latencies in somatosensory evoked potential...
September 2007: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition