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Biopsy not required to diagnose most cases of pediatric celiac disease

Publish date:: February 7, 2020

Key clinical point: In most children with suspected celiac disease, a biopsy is not necessary for establishing the diagnosis.

Major finding: The European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition recommends that initial screening for pediatric celiac disease consist of a two-stage blood test.

Study details: A review of relevant studies on celiac disease in children.

Disclosures: No conflicts of interest were reported.

Citation:

Husby S et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020;70(1):141-56.

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