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Please tell me, could a colonoscopy diagnose celiac disease?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

No but it could: Rule out other problems that may mimic celiac disease.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 10/30/2017

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Wrong site: The diagnostic findings in celiac disease occur in the small bowel where a biopsy is done to verify the classical injury pattern.

Answered 10/30/2017

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