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Defining gluten refractory enteropathy.

F Biagi1, G R Corazza

  • 1Gastroenterology Unit, University of Pavia, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Italy. f.biagi@smatteo.pv.it

European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|June 9, 2001
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Refractory coeliac disease (CD) is defined as CD that no longer responds to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Non-coeliac refractory sprue is a distinct condition unrelated to CD, requiring accurate differentiation for proper patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Coeliac disease (CD) diagnosis relies on enteropathy response to a gluten-free diet (GFD).
  • Terms like 'non-responsive CD' and 'refractory CD' are paradoxically used, often with ambiguous meanings.
  • Accurate classification of refractory enteropathies is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a clear classification for refractory enteropathies in the context of coeliac disease.
  • To differentiate between refractory coeliac disease, non-coeliac refractory sprue, and undefined sprue.
  • To clarify the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and clinical experience were utilized.
  • A classification system was proposed based on gluten sensitivity and response to immunosuppressive therapy.

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  • Analysis of reported cases to categorize patients into defined groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Thirteen out of 24 reported refractory patients were diagnosed with refractory CD.
    • Three patients were diagnosed with non-coeliac refractory sprue.
    • Eight patients were classified as undefined sprue.

    Conclusions:

    • Refractory CD is defined as CD unresponsive to a GFD.
    • Non-coeliac refractory sprue is a separate entity from CD.
    • Non-coeliac refractory sprue may be an independent condition or a consequence of various enteropathies.