New England Journal of Medicine· 2012Q1
Celiac Disease
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Short summary
Celiac disease diagnosis typically requires serologic testing (IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies) followed by upper endoscopy with biopsy, with treatment involving a lifelong strict gluten-free diet.
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Key points
- Celiac disease diagnosis usually starts with IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody testing.
- Upper endoscopy with biopsy is typically used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Treatment requires a lifelong, strict gluten-free diet.
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Abstract
The diagnosis of celiac disease involves serologic testing (generally for IgA anti–tissue transglutaminase antibodies first) followed by upper endoscopy with biopsy for confirmation in most patients. Patients with celiac disease should follow a lifelong, strict gluten-free diet.
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Field: Gastroenterology
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