Celiac disease. "To biopsy or not to biopsy. That is the question!".

Great progress has been made in the field of celiac disease (CD). During the past 50 years we have come to understand a great deal about the pathogenesis, clinical spectrum, and treatment. Great advances have been made in the technology of diagnosing CD.

Disaccharidase deficiency in pediatric patients with celiac disease and intact villi.

Background And Aims: The "gold standard" for the diagnosis of celiac disease (CD) is the small intestinal biopsy. A significant number of biopsies are inadequate for interpretation. Furthermore, the labeling of a biopsy as a Marsh I or II is somewhat subjective and may vary with the experience of the pathologist.