GI Flashcards
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Celiac disease
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Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic disorder triggered by dietary exposure to wheat gluten and related proteins found in rye and barley. This condition often co-occurs with other autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes mellitus type 1, autoimmune thyroiditis, autoimmune liver disease, IgA nephropathy (not deficiency), and juvenile chronic arthritis.
The most typical presentation occurs between 6 months and 2 years old, with a female predominance of 2:1.
