A 40-year-old with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet has persistent symptoms; tTG-IgA is normal. What is the next step?...

Question

A 40-year-old with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet has persistent symptoms; tTG-IgA is normal. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Assess for hidden gluten exposure and consider a repeat biopsy.

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Assume refractory disease and start steroids.

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Start biologic therapy.

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Begin a low-FODMAP diet only.

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Stop all follow-up.

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Refractory-Like Celiac Symptoms