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ArticleOxford medical case reports2026

Atypical presentation of celiac disease with ascites and hypoalbuminemia mimicking malignancy.

Salma El Aouadi, Basma Dghoughi, Soukaina Bahha, Ouaim Taibi, Hajar Oubella, Ola Messaoud, Omar El Aoufir, Laila Jroundi, Zaynab Iraqi Houssaini

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Salma El AouadiEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3896-9508
Basma DghoughiEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7050-8181
Soukaina BahhaEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Ouaim TaibiEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5675-1035
Hajar OubellaGastroenterology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Ola MessaoudEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Omar El AoufirEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Laila JroundiEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.
Zaynab Iraqi HoussainiEmergency Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Souissi District, Rabat 10000, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region, Morocco.

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Abstract

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that usually presents with gastrointestinal symptoms; however, atypical extraintestinal manifestations can occur, making diagnosis challenging. We report a unique case of celiac disease presenting with generalized edema, ascites, and elevated CA-125 levels, closely simulating an underlying malignancy. Imaging revealed diffuse ascites and mesenteric lymphadenopathy without the typical intestinal features of celiac disease. The diagnosis was ultimately confirmed by serology and small bowel biopsy. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge of atypical presentations and highlights the importance of early recognition. Celiac disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained ascites with elevated CA-125 to avoid unnecessary oncologic workup and delayed treatment.

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ascitesceliac diseasehypoalbuminemiaperitoneal carcinomatosis

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PMCPMC13007858

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