Several types of liver disease have been linked to celiac diseases. A disease of the small intestine called collagenous sprue, in which tissue called collagen builds up and forms deposits in your ...

In celiac disease, the immune response to gluten creates toxins that destroy the villi — tiny, finger-like protrusions inside your small intestine ... is also known as: sprue nontropical ...

Celiac Sprue is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine induced by exposure to dietary gluten, but the molecular trigger for gluten toxicity remains unclear. In September 27 Science, Lu Shan and ...

subsequent follow-up confirmed the absence of histologic abnormalities in duodenal biopsy samples. Enteroscopy and CT scanning did not detect evidence of lymphoma on diagnosis of celiac disease.

ATA or anti-tTG released from damaged intestine during active disease. The intestinal T-cell response to a-gliadin in adult celiac disease is focused on a single deamidated glutamine targeted by ...

Within the small intestine are villi — microscopic fingers which absorb nutrients from food. In celiac sprue, gluten causes an immune reaction within the villi, causing inflammation and destruction.

Although the results of this study emphasize the need for multiple specimens from the small intestine for the evaluation of intestinal damage, we are confident that it is possible to establish DA ...

Background: A 65-year-old white female who presented with flatulence and weight loss was investigated by celiac antibody testing, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, duodenal biopsy and colonoscopy.