Remarkable progress has been made in our knowledge of celiac disease, yet the diagnosis is often overlooked. The practical challenge for healthcare professionals is to identify the disease and offer patients a gluten-free diet that will restore most to full health and help to prevent further complications. Highly readable with informative illustrations, Fast Facts: Celiac Disease provides an up-to-date account of this common yet easily missed condition. It is an excellent clinical resource for the primary care team, gastroenterologists in training and anyone who wants to know more about this challenging disease.

Table of contents:

• Definition
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Clinical manifestations
• Diagnosis
• Non-malignant complications
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Malignant complications
• Management
• Future trends