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European Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease (ESsCD) guideline for coeliac disease and other gluten-related disorders

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Al-Toma, Abdulbaqi, Volta, Umberto, Auricchio, Renata, Castillejo, Gemma, Sanders, David S, Cellier, Christophe, Mulder, Chris J, Lundin, Knut E A·2019·United European Gastroenterology Journal

Abstract

This guideline presents recommendations for the management of coeliac disease (CD) and other gluten-related disorders both in adults and children. There has been a substantial increase in the prevalence of CD over the last 50 years and many patients remain undiagnosed. Diagnostic testing, including serology and biopsy, should be performed on a gluten-containing diet. The diagnosis of CD is based on a combination of clinical, serological and histopathological data. In a group of children the diagnosis may be made without biopsy if strict criteria are available. The treatment for CD is primarily a gluten-free diet (GFD), which requires significant patient education, motivation and follow-up. Slow-responsiveness occurs frequently, particularly in those diagnosed in adulthood. Persistent or recurring symptoms necessitate a review of the original diagnosis, exclude alternative diagnoses, confirm dietary adherence (dietary review and serology) and follow-up biopsy. In addition, evaluation to exclude complications of CD, such as refractory CD or lymphoma, should be performed. The guideline also deals with other gluten-related disorders, such as dermatitis herpetiformis, which is a cutaneous manifestation of CD characterized by granular IgA deposits in the dermal papillae. The skin lesions clear with gluten withdrawal. Also, less well-defined conditions such as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and gluten-sensitive neurological manifestations, such as ataxia, have been addressed. Newer therapeutic modalities for CD are being studied in clinical trials but are not yet approved for use in practice.

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Authors
Al-Toma, A., Volta, U., Auricchio, R., Castillejo, G., Sanders, D. S., Cellier, C., Mulder, C. J., & Lundin, K. E. A.
Affiliations
  • St. Antonius Ziekenhuis (NL)
  • University of Bologna (IT)
  • University of Naples Federico II (IT)
  • Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (ES)
  • Royal Hallamshire Hospital (GB)
  • Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou (FR)
  • Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
  • Oslo University Hospital (NO)
Corresponding author
Al-Toma, Abdulbaqi
Venue
United European Gastroenterology Journal
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2019-06
Volume
7
Issue
5
Pages
583-613
ISSN
  • 2050-6406 (ISSN-L)
  • 2050-6414
OpenAlex
W2937921992
Cited by
1,012
References
0
Citations by year
2026: 93 · 2025: 162 · 2024: 177 · 2023: 167 · 2022: 143 · 2021: 157 · 2020: 92 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1
FWCI
93.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • United European Gastroenterology Journal (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Pure Amsterdam UMC (acceptedVersion, other-oa)
  • Amsterdam UMC (VU Amsterdam) - Institutional Repository (submittedVersion)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Celiac Disease Research and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
Keywords
celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, gluten-free diet, serological testing, duodenal biopsy, refractory celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, ataxia, dietary adherence, undiagnosed celiac disease, prevalence
MeSH terms
Adult, Celiac Disease, Child, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Humans, Immunotherapy, Quality of Life, Dietary Supplements, Diet, Gluten-Free

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