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Omitting duodenal biopsy in children with suspected celiac disease and extra-intestinal symptoms.
Italian journal of pediatrics - 15 Jul 2017
Bozzola Mauro, Meazza Cristina, Gertosio Chiara, Pagani Sara, Larizza Daniela, Calcaterra Valeria, Luinetti Ombretta, Farello Giovanni, Tinelli Carmine, Iughetti Lorenzo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of our study is to evaluate if in children with highly positive serology and HLA-DQ2/DQ8 (triple test, TT) and only extra-intestinal symptoms, it is possible to omit performing an intestinal biopsy for celiac disease (CD) diagnosis, as suggested by the new European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition ESPGHAN guidelines. METHODS: In this retrospective study a total...
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