History of celiac disease

Czech version

Authors: Jan Bureš
Authors‘ workplace: II. interní gastroenterologická klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2018; 64(6): 600-601
Category: Reviews

Overview

Intestinal disease with prominent malabsorption resembling celiac disease was already described in India in the 15th century B.C. This review provides a brief history of celiac disease from Aretaeus of Cappadocia (1st century A.D.) to Willem Karel Dicke (mid 20th century).

Key words:

celiac disease – Dicke – Gee – Herter – history – sprue

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