Seronegative Coeliac Disease in Children: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Serology is frequently used for the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children; however, a small proportion of children are seronegative. We present a case of seronegative coeliac disease along with literature review to include diagnostic and management dilemmas.
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دوره 2017 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017