Prevalence of celiac disease in adult patients with iron-deficiency anemia of obscure origin in Kashmir (India).

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of celiac disease in adult patients with iron-deficiency anemia of obscure origin.

Methods: One hundred and sixty-one consecutive patients with iron-deficiency anemia of obscure origin were evaluated. Tissue transglutaminase antibodies levels were done and duodenal biopsies were scored according to Marsh classification.