Antibodies in the diagnosis of coeliac disease: A biopsy-controlled, international, multicentre study of 376 children with coeliac disease and 695 controls

Diagnosis of coeliac disease (CD) relies on a combination of clinical, genetic, serological and duodenal morphological findings. The ESPGHAN suggested that biopsy may not be necessary in all cases. New guidelines include omission of biopsy if the concentration of CD-specific antibodies exceeds 10 ti...

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Main Authors: Wolf, J, Hasenclever, D, Petroff, D, Richter, T, Uhlig, H, Laaß, M, Hauer, A, Stern, M, Bossuyt, X, De Laffolie, J, Flemming, G, Villalta, D, Schlumberger, W, Mothes, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014