The Role of the Gluten-Free Diet in the Management of Seronegative Enteropathy
The differential diagnosis and treatment of seronegative enteropathy, also termed seronegative villous atrophy (SNVA), is a clinical challenge. Although seronegative coeliac disease (CD) is a frequent cause of SNVA, the aetiology can include immune-mediated, inflammatory, infectious, and drug-relate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4027 |
Summary: | The differential diagnosis and treatment of seronegative enteropathy, also termed seronegative villous atrophy (SNVA), is a clinical challenge. Although seronegative coeliac disease (CD) is a frequent cause of SNVA, the aetiology can include immune-mediated, inflammatory, infectious, and drug-related forms. As a misdiagnosis of SNVA can result in patients being unnecessarily placed on a lifelong strict gluten-free diet or even given incorrect immunosuppressive therapy, the aim of this paper is to provide an evidence-based and practical approach for the workup and management of SNVA. |
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ISSN: | 2072-6643 |