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Pediatrics Gastro Intestinal System 0a50365a

A 2-yr-old boy presented with abdominal distension, chronic diarrhea, severe anemia and failure to thrive. Which of the following is the investigation of choice?

A
Anti milk protein antibody
B
Anti endomysial antibody
C
Antinuclear antibody
D
Intestinal biopsy
High-Yield Explanation
b. Anti endomysial antibody(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1835-1837)The given clinical features suggest a diagnosis of Celiac diseaseAnti Endomysial antibody (anti EMA) & Anti tissue transglutaminase (anti TTG) antibody help in diagnosis of Celiac disease.

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