Celiac disease in adults - often overlooked disease

Abstract

Celiac disease: autoimmune enteropathy occurs in genetically predisposed individuals with intolerance to gluten. Serum antibodies anti-tissue transglutaminase can be utilized to screen, small intestinal biopsy and clinical response to gluten free diet confirming the diagnosis in all age.

Keywords

• autoimmune disease
• celiac disease
• gluten