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World Gastroenterology Organisation Global Guidelines on Celiac Disease
9 Jan 2013
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CONTENTS 1 Definitions 2 Key points 3 Epidemiology 4 Diagnosis of celiac disease 5 Management of celiac disease DEFINITIONS Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic, immunologically determined form of enteropathy affecting the small intestine in genetically predisposed children and adults. It is precipitated by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods.1,2 It is also referred to as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive...
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