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Guidelines for best practices in monitoring established coeliac disease in adult patients.
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Mar 2024
Elli Luca, Leffler Daniel, Cellier Christophe, Lebwohl Benjamin, Ciacci Carolina, Schumann Michael, Lundin Knut E A, Chetcuti Zammit Stefania, Sidhu Reena, Roncoroni Leda, Bai Julio C, Lee Anne R, Dennis Melinda, Robert Marie E, Rostami Kamran, Khater Sherine, Comino Isabel, Cebolla Angel, Branchi Federica, Verdu Elena F, Stefanolo Juan Pablo, Wolf Randi, Bergman-Golden Sheba, Trott Nick, Scudeller Luigia, Zingone Fabiana, Scaramella Lucia, Sanders David S
Abstract excerpt
Coeliac disease (CeD) is an immunological disease triggered by the consumption of gluten contained in food in individuals with a genetic predisposition. Diagnosis is based on the presence of small bowel mucosal atrophy and circulating autoantibodies (anti-type 2 transglutaminase antibodies). After diagnosis, patients follow a strict, life-long gluten-free diet. Although the criteria for diagnosis of this disease...
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