Celiac disease diagnosis: simple rules are better than complicated algorithms

Celiac disease is the only treatable autoimmune disease, provided that a correct diagnosis is achieved and a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is implemented. The current diagnostic algorithm for celiac disease includes initial screening serological tests, followed by a confirmatory small intestinal...

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Published in:	The American journal of medicine Vol. 123; no. 8; p. 691
Main Authors:	Catassi, Carlo, Fasano, Alessio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.08.2010
Subjects:	Algorithms Autoantibodies - analysis Celiac Disease - diagnosis Celiac Disease - genetics Celiac Disease - immunology Celiac Disease - pathology HLA Antigens - analysis Humans Intestinal Mucosa - pathology
ISSN:	1555-7162, 1555-7162
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