HLA - DQ genotyping in celiac disease in western India.

Background And Aims: Very few human leukocyte antigen (HLA) studies have been carried out in celiac disease patients in India. The aim was to study the HLA DQ antigens in diagnosed celiac disease patients.

Methods: The cross sectional study analysed non-consecutive 34 celiac patients diagnosed as per modified ESPGHAN criteria at tertiary centre and compared with 25 controls.

Gastric Schwannoma: A Benign Tumor Often Misdiagnosed as Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.

Gastric schwannomas are rare mesenchymal tumors that arise from the nerve plexus of gut wall. They present with nonspecific symptoms and are often detected incidentally. Preoperative investigation is not pathognomic and many are therefore misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.