Latent Celiac Disease and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease Association

Abstract

lized to define indigestion and abnormal immunological activity caused by gluten. GS classified into three categories: Autoimmune Celiac Disease (CD), wheat allergy, and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS).1 The best known and notable form of these disorders is CD. Despite the exact global prevalence is still unknown, global prevalence of CD with positive seroprevalence is estimated to be 1.4% and biopsy-confirmed CD is 0.7% according a meta-analysis published in 2018.2 There are also studies with a prevalence of CD of 4.8% and a definite diagnosis of 3.2% based on biopsy results. In addition, no significant difference was found in terms of age and gender.3