Small bowel biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease (CD). Intraepithelial lymphocytosis in the context of villous atrophy is considered a characteristic histologic finding of CD. However, studies…
Celiac disease results from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and immunologic factors. An understanding of the pathophysiology of celiac disease, in which the trigger (wheat, rye, and barley) is known,…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder that has a significant impact on quality of life and health care resources. Celiac disease (CD), a gluten-sensitive enteropathy, can…
The mode of presentation of patients with celiac disease has changed dramatically over the recent decades, with diarrheal or classic presentations becoming less common. This trend is most markedly seen…
Benjamin Lebwohl, MD, MS, Guest Editor Peter H.R. Green, MD, Guest Editor Many aspects of the world of celiac disease (CD) are on the rise. The prevalence of CD in…
