Article
The prevalence of celiac disease among family members of celiac disease patients.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 1 Jan 2004
Dolinsek Jernej, Urlep Darja, Karell Kati, Partanen Jukka, Micetić-Turk Dusanka
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Celiac disease (CD) is more common in certain risk groups. Family members of known celiac patients represent the most important group. Serological screening enables us to detect patients before they develop serious complications. HLA typing has also proven to be a valuable diagnostic tool, especially in excluding the disease. METHODS: To assess the prevalence of CD among family members, we screened...
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