Title |
Patterns of clinical presentation of adult coeliac disease in a rural setting
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Published in |
Nutrition Journal, September 2006
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DOI | 10.1186/1475-2891-5-24 |
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Authors |
Sián Jones, Charles D'Souza, Nadim Y Haboubi |
Abstract |
In recent years there has been increasing recognition that the pattern of presentation of coeliac disease may be changing. The classic sprue syndrome with diarrhoea and weight loss may be less common than the more subtle presentations of coeliac disease such as an isolated iron deficiency anaemia. As a result, the diagnosis of this treatable condition is often delayed or missed. Recent serologic screening tests allow non-invasive screening to identify most patients with the disease and can be applied in patients with even subtle symptoms indicative of coeliac disease. Both benign and malignant complications of coeliac disease can be avoided by early diagnosis and a strict compliance with a gluten free diet. |
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