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World J Clin Pediatr. Jul 9, 2021; 10(4): 53-71
Published online Jul 9, 2021. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i4.53
Published online Jul 9, 2021. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i4.53
Celiac disease in children: A review of the literature
Yasin Sahin, Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Park Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep 27560, Turkey
Author contributions: Sahin Y wrote the paper and collected the data.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Author has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Yasin Sahin, MD, Associate Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Park Gaziantep Hospital, Mucahitler Mah. 52063 sok. no:2 Sehitkamil, Gaziantep 27560, Turkey. ysahin977@gmail.com
Received: February 2, 2021
Peer-review started: February 2, 2021
First decision: March 17, 2021
Revised: March 23, 2021
Accepted: May 22, 2021
Article in press: May 22, 2021
Published online: July 9, 2021
Processing time: 154 Days and 6.5 Hours
Peer-review started: February 2, 2021
First decision: March 17, 2021
Revised: March 23, 2021
Accepted: May 22, 2021
Article in press: May 22, 2021
Published online: July 9, 2021
Processing time: 154 Days and 6.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Celiac disease is a systemic lifelong disease. The prevalence of celiac disease has increased significantly in the last three decades due to the increased awareness of physicians and widespread use of highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tests for celiac disease. Despite increased awareness and widespread use of diagnostic tests, up to 95% of celiac patients still remain undiagnosed. Early diagnosis is very important to prevent long-term complications. The only effective treatment is still a lifelong gluten-free diet. In this review, we will discuss the epidemiology, clinical findings, diagnostic tests, and treatment of celiac disease in the light of the latest literature.