Gastro Flashcards
1
Q
Prevalence of coeliac?
A
1 in 100
2
Q
Histological findings of coeliac?
A
1) crypt hyperplasia
2) villous atrophy
3) increased intraepithelial lymphocytes
3
Q
Tests for coeliac?
A
IgA transglutaminase antibodies
4
Q
What is coeliac?
A
Autoimmune condition where the bodies immune system mistakes a substance in gluten (gliadin) as harmful and produces antibodies to attack it.
