🏥 USMLE Exam Prep

Celiac disease is diagnosed by:

A Stool culture
B Serologic testing (tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies) confirmed by duodenal biopsy showing villous atrophy
C Blood glucose test
D Chest X-ray

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Celiac: autoimmune reaction to gluten. Screen: IgA anti-tTG (most sensitive/specific). Confirm: duodenal biopsy (villous atrophy, crypt hyperplasia, intraepithelial lymphocytes). Treatment: lifelong gluten-free diet.

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