Coeliac disease in identical twins.
Coeliac disease occurred at the same age in MZ twins. The diagnosis was confirmed by histology of the small intestine, rapid response to a gluten-free diet, and relapse after reintroduction of gluten.
D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic