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Coeliac disease: changing diagnostic criteria?

Authors :
Caio, Giacomo
Volta, Umberto
Source :
Gastroenterology & Hepatology from Bed to Bench; Summer2012, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p119-122, 4p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The author highlights Coeliac Disease (CD), a chronic, multisystemic, autoimmune disorder, induced by gluten exposure in genetically sensitive individuals. He mentions the importance to underline that intestinal biopsy by itself is not always diagnostic and may present many pitfalls. He concludes the current knowledge and complex clinical problems it is evident that the final CD diagnosis is the decision made by the clinician.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20082258
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Gastroenterology & Hepatology from Bed to Bench
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77564374