A 35-year-old woman has chronic bloating, diarrhea, and iron deficiency anemia. BMI is 19 kg/m2. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is positive and total

Question

A 35-year-old woman has chronic bloating, diarrhea, and iron deficiency anemia. BMI is 19 kg/m2. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is positive and total IgA is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease

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Chronic pancreatitis

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Crohn disease limited to colon

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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Lactase deficiency

Celiac disease — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 35-year-old woman has chronic bloating, diarrhea, and iron deficiency anemia. BMI is 19 kg/m2. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is positive and total IgA is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?