The Facts of Celiac Disease; A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Celiac disease (CD) is the most common permanent T-cell mediated gluten intolerance, caused by the dietary gluten in individuals who are genetically susceptible to the disease. CD characterized by small intestine mucosal lesions, subtotal, or total intestinal villi atrophy and nutrient malabsorptions. Sometimes the diagnosis of CD is so challenging and needs a combination of clinical, serological, histopathological and genetic evaluations. The well-known cornerstone treatment of CD is gluten-free diet (GFD) and there is need to regular monitoring of patients after starting the GFD. The main aim of this review was to discussing the definition and pathogenesis of CD, together with the diagnostics, treatment and follow-up strategies in this disease.