Neutrophilic myositis as a manifestation of celiac disease: a case report

Clinical Rheumatology
Khaldoon AlawnehJohn Andrew Carlson

Abstract

A 42-year-old white man presented with recurrent attacks of muscle pain and swelling. Clinically, he looked like he had severe pyogenic infection. He failed to respond to multiple courses of wide-spectrum antibiotics. Repeated cultures from muscle lesions and from the blood were negative. Hospital course was very hectic and life threatening at times. Upon further questioning, the patient gave a history of frequent loose-bowel movements for many years. A duodenal biopsy with villous blunting and positive antiglidin antibodies confirmed the diagnosis of celiac disease. The patient had complete recovery and remained in remission on a gluten-free diet.

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