Celiac disease is a common condition and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The incidence of celiac disease is increasing, and a substantial proportion of new diagnoses are in elderly individuals. This Review highlights age-related differences in the clinical presentation, investigation and management of elderly patients suspected of having celiac disease, and emphasizes the need for a greater awareness of this condition in the elderly population.
- Matthew W Johnson
- H Julia Ellis
- Paul J Ciclitira
