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  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Celiac disease is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial autoimmune disorder.
  • It presents with a wide spectrum of symptoms, including gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations.
  • Previously considered rare, it now encompasses 'silent' cases with no apparent symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the current understanding of celiac disease.
  • To discuss the expanding knowledge on its prevalence, pathogenesis, and diverse presentations.
  • To highlight advancements in diagnostic testing and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on celiac disease.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria, including serologic testing and biopsy.
  • Emphasis on clinical management, primarily a gluten-free diet.

Main Results:

  • Tissue-transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibody testing shows high sensitivity and specificity in patients over 2 years old.
  • Endoscopic biopsy and histology remain the gold standard for diagnosis.
  • A strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is the established treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Celiac disease is a significant autoimmune condition with varied clinical presentations.
  • Diagnostic approaches are evolving, with serology playing an increasingly important role.
  • Lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet is crucial for managing celiac disease.