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Celiac disease masquerading as refractory iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency is most common cause of anemia worldwide and more so in our country. Dietary factors and malabsorption are the major factors responsible for iron deficiency. Celiac disease is one of the most common causes of intestinal malabsorption during childhood. Here we present a case of celiac disease in a child presenting with iron deficiency anemia, refractory to iron therapy.