Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with steatorrhoea, bloating and iron deficiency anaemia. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is strongly positive and duodenal biopsy shows villous atrophy. What is the cornerstone of long-term management?

Accepted Answer

Gluten-free diet

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Lactose-free diet

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High-fibre diet

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Pancreatic enzyme replacement

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Prophylactic antibiotics

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents with steatorrhoea, bloating and iron deficiency anaemia. Tissue transglutaminase IgA is strongly positive and duodenal biopsy shows villous atrophy. What is the cornerstone of long-term management?