Virtual serological uncertainty in a severe celiac disease patient

Authors present the case of a 23-year-old woman with a history of abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Her complaints have been showing progression since giving birth to a healthy child one and a half year ago. Previous investigations including GI endoscopies performed abroad did not find the exact diagnosis. A young, thin, pale and seriously diseased woman was seen on admission. Extremely high INR (>8) requiring FFP transfusion could be detected in the background of the severe bleeding from a venous puncture site. Manifest tetania was due to her low serum Ca levels. Low albumin, magnesium and potassium values mus…