Assessment of Delays in Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease Among Pediatric Patients: A Nationwide Multicenter Investigation in Turkey

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Celiac disease (CD) affects approximately 0.7–1.4% of the population and can present variably in pediatric patients.
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The median diagnostic delay for children with CD in Turkey was found to be 7.30 months, with no significant regional differences.
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Among 188 children studied, 91.5% were diagnosed within three years, with classical symptoms prevalent in 68.7% of late diagnoses.
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Diagnostic delays were not significantly correlated with age at diagnosis, BMI, or anemia status among the participants.
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The study highlights the need for early diagnosis of CD to prevent complications, as delays can lead to severe health issues.

Bmc Gastroenterology

by Yasin Sahin, Eylem Sevinc, Fatma Ilknur Varol, Ulas Emre Akbulut, Nevzat Aykut Bayrak, Aysegul Bukulmez
January 22, 2026

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