Endomysium antibodies in the diagnosis of celiac disease in short-statured children with no gastrointestinal symptoms
PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.43, no.1, pp.71-73, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2001
- Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2001.01327.x
- Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.71-73
- Keywords: antiendomysium antibodies, celiac disease, short stature, ANTIGLIADIN ANTIBODIES, ROUTINE
- Gazi University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: Endomysium antibodies (EmAb) are strongly associated with untreated celiac disease and are suggested to be diagnostic. The aim of the present study was to assess the value of anti-EmAb for celiac disease screening in children with short stature.