Study progress of screening and prognosis of celiac disease in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Celiac disease is immune-mediated systemic disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals after ingestion of gluten and related prolamines.Patients may suffer from intestinal symptoms such as chronic diarrhea,accompanied by multiple extraintestinal manifestations.Celiac disease is a screenable and treatable disease.If celiac disease in children are delayed,some complications may significantly affect children's growth and development.The prognosis of the children can be improved if the diagnosis is made in time and the gluten-free diet is given strictly.Now,the relevant literature on screening and prognosis of children's celiac disease in recent years was summarized.