Clinical presentation of celiac disease in the pediatric population

Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten-containing grains (including wheat, rye, and barley) in genetically susceptible individuals. CD is associated with HLA molecules DQ2 (90%-95%) and DQ8 (5%-10%), and in the continued presence of gluten the dise...

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Published in:	Gastroenterology (New York, N.Y. 1943) Vol. 128; no. 4 Suppl 1; p. S68
Main Author:	Fasano, Alessio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.04.2005
Subjects:	Adolescent Age of Onset Anorexia - etiology Autoimmune Diseases Celiac Disease - complications Celiac Disease - diagnosis Celiac Disease - pathology Child Child Development Child, Preschool Diarrhea - etiology Female Genetic Predisposition to Disease Glutens - metabolism Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Male Risk Factors Severity of Illness Index
ISSN:	0016-5085
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