New developments in childhood celiac disease.

作者信息

Catassi Carlo, Fasano Alessio

机构信息

Center for Celiac Research, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 685 West Baltimore Street, HSF Building, Room 465, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

出版信息

Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2002 Jun;4(3):238-43. doi: 10.1007/s11894-002-0069-0.

DOI:10.1007/s11894-002-0069-0

PMID:12010625

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common lifelong disorders in Europe and the United States, in both children and adults. It is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. This review addresses new developments in CD with respect to pediatric patients and emphasizes the need for awareness among health-care professionals. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical spectrum of CD in children are highlighted.

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