Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease (Gluten-Induced Enteropathy): Classification

Oslo classification of celiac disease (adapted from). Progress form Malabsorption syndrome Non-specific symptoms Celiac disease-specific Ak, tTG-Ak HLA-DQ2/-DQ8 Marsh stage 2 or 3 Classic + +/- + + + Symptomatic – + + + + Subclinical – – + + + Refractory(Adults only) + +/- + + + Potential – – + + – Legend … Celiac Disease (Gluten-Induced Enteropathy): Classification

Celiac Disease (Gluten-Induced Enteropathy): Therapy

General measures The only and most effective therapy is a lifelong gluten-free diet (see nutritional medicine below). Even the smallest amounts or only occasional intake of gluten-containing cereals should be avoided.Within 3 years, regeneration of the small intestinal mucosa and normalization of zoeliac disease-specific serologic laboratory parameters (transglutaminase antibody (tTG) or endomysium antibody (EMA)) occur … Celiac Disease (Gluten-Induced Enteropathy): Therapy