Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Coeliac disease is associated with _____, type 1 diabetes & autoimmune hepatitis

Hint: dermatological condition

_____ is an autoimmune disorder characterised by hypersensitivity to dietary gluten

_____ can be used to monitor gluten-free diet compliace for coeliac disease

What malabsorption disorder is associated with HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8? _____

Patients with coeliac disease are offered _____ vaccination every 5 years

What is the diagnostic/gold-standard investigation for coeliac disease? _____

The prevalence rate of coeliac disease in the UK is _____%, but only 36% of people with the condition are currently clinically diagnosed

Coeliac disease can be complicated with _____ because of folate deficiency

_____ is a condition where the pylorus becomes narrower and presents with projectile vomiting

What investigation is done if coeliac serology testing suggest a possible diagnosis? _____