Lane-Hamilton syndrome

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 2 Nov 2015

Lane-Hamilton syndrome (LHS) refers to the rare concurrent association of idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis and celiac disease 1.

Epidemiology

It is typically seen in children under the age of 15 but can occasionally be seen in adults.

History and etymology

It was originally described by D J Lane and W S Hamilton in 1971 3.

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