Coeliac disease: Reappraisal of clinical diagnosis. Issue 249 (October 1971)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cook, D. M.; Evans, N.; Lloyd, Anne; Stewart, J. S.
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 46:Issue 249(1971)
• Page Start: 705
• Page End: 708
• Publication Date: 1971-10
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.46.249.705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Twelve children previously diagnosed as having coeliac disease on criteria now regarded as incomplete have been reinvestigated. Six were found to have an intestinal mucosal lesion characteristic of coeliac disease. All but one had been asymptomatic on a normal diet for more than 18 months. Response to diet fails to distinguish between coeliacs and non-coeliacs. Establishing the diagnosis of coeliac disease by intestinal biopsy is essential, since even apparently symptomless individuals are at considerable risk.