Celiac spruce Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophys
A
Autoimmune mediated intolerance of gliadin leading to steatorrhea.
2
Q
HLA
A
Associated with HLA DQ2, DQ8
3
Q
Auto antibodies
A
Anti endomysial, anti tissue transglutaminase, and anti gliadin antibodies
4
Q
Histology
A
Blunting of villi,
Lymphocytes in lamina propria
5
Q
Absorption
A
Low mucosal absorption that primarily affects jejunum.
Serum level of tissue transglutaminase Ab used for screeing
6
Q
Derm finding
A
Dermatitis herpetiformis
“Courtney has skin herpes”
7
Q
Increased risk for
A
T cell lymphoma
