title: [Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma: a diagnostic challenge].
abstract: Diagnosis of refractory celiac disease (CD) is based on exclusion of other disorders, persistence of malabsorptive symptoms and villous atrophy, despite a strict gluten-free diet for at least 6-12 months. Detection of alterations in the intraepithelial lymphocyte population is crucial for diagnosis. A subgroup of patients with refractory CD may develop severe complications such as enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma (EATL). We present the case of a patient with longstanding silent CD who developed EALT, highlighting the challenge posed by the diagnosis and treatment of this entity.
authors: Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España. victoriabusto@live.com
authors: Victoria
authors: V
authors: Busto Bea
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Crespo Pérez
authors: Miguel Ángel
authors: MÁ
authors: Rodríguez-Gandía
authors: Garbiñe
authors: G
authors: Roy Ariño
authors: Noemí
authors: N
authors: García-Miralles
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Cano Ruiz
mesh_terms: D058527:Enteropathy-Associated T-Cell Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged