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| Year : 2011 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 279-283 |
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Comparative study of histopathological Marsh grading with clinical and serological parameters in celiac iceberg of north India
Shivani Kalhan1, Preeti Joseph2, Sonia Sharma1, Suparna Dubey1, Sharmila Dudani1, Monika Dixit2
1 Department of Pathology, Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi Cantt, India
2 Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda, Punjab, India
Correspondence Address:
Shivani Kalhan
B 44, Sector 36, Noida, Dist - Gautambudh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - 201 303
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0377-4929.81593
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Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by the ingestion of wheat gluten and related proteins in genetically susceptible individuals. It is characterized by anti-tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG) antibodies. Duodenal biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis. Correlation of clinical, serologic, and histological features is essential for a definitive diagnosis. The ratio of diagnosed versus undiagnosed cases is quite high. Aims: This study aimed to correlate the degree of mucosal damage with anti-tTG levels, mean baseline hemoglobin and endoscopic findings. Setting and Design: Two hundred twenty six adults suspected to have celiac disease were studied. Marsh grades were compared with anti-tTG levels, hemoglobin, endoscopy, and clinical presentations. Materials and Methods: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, serum levels of anti-tTG, complete hematologic work-up, and duodenal biopsy were performed in all 226 cases (including three siblings of confirmed patients) with well-defined symptom groups. Histopathological grading was done as per modified Marsh system. Correlation of all the parameters was performed with Marsh grades. Statistical Analysis : Performed on SPSS version 15.0. Tests applied include one way ANOVA, Chi-square test, repeated measure analysis, and Bonferroni's method for comparison. Results were considered significant when P<0.05. Results and Conclusions: Anti-tTG levels, mean baseline hemoglobin, and endoscopic findings were found to correlate with increasing severity of mucosal damage with P<0.001 for all. Anti-tTG levels of grades 1+2 and those of grade 3a were significantly different from levels of grades 3b and 3c+4 with P<0.001 for each. Varied clinical presentations of celiac disease were seen in the adult wheat eaters of North India. |
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