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GLUTEN-RELATED DISORDERS [2 records]

Record 1 2017-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Bowels
DEF

[The disorders] resulting from the ingestion of gluten including: gluten ataxia, dermatitis herpetiformis, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease.

OBS

The term gluten intolerance has been used as a synonym of [celiac disease] and to indicate that a patient experiences a clinical improvement after starting a [gluten-free diet], even when they do not have [celiac disease].... However,... the term gluten intolerance is non-specific and carries inherent weaknesses and contradictions. Because of these contradictions,... the term "gluten intolerance" should not be used and [the term] "gluten-related disorders" [should] be used instead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Intestins
DEF

Troubles causés par l'ingestion de gluten tels que l'ataxie liée au gluten, la dermatite herpétiforme, la sensibilité au gluten non cœliaque et la maladie cœliaque.

OBS

Le terme «intolérance au gluten» a été utilisé comme synonyme de «maladie cœliaque» et pour indiquer qu'un patient subit une amélioration clinique après avoir commencé un régime sans gluten, même lorsqu'il n'a pas de maladie cœliaque. Cependant, le terme «intolérance au gluten» est non spécifique et comporte des faiblesses et des contradictions inhérentes. En raison de ces contradictions, il faut plutôt employer le terme «troubles liés au gluten».

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Bowels
DEF

[A chronic autoimmune intestinal] disease occurring in children and adults characterized by sensitivity to gluten (a natural protein found in many grains), with chronic inflammation and atrophy of the mucosa of the upper small intestine.

CONT

In celiac disease, the body’s immune system responds abnormally to gluten, resulting in inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine and reduced absorption of iron, calcium, vitamins A, D, E, K and folate.

OBS

Not to be confused with the term "gluten-related disorders, "that designates the disorders resulting from the ingestion of gluten. Celiac disease is the most severe form of gluten-related disorders.

Key term(s)
  • cœliac enteropathy
  • cœliac sprue
  • non-tropical sprue

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Intestins
DEF

Maladie [chronique auto-immune survenant chez les adultes et les enfants,] caractérisée par une atrophie des villosités de la muqueuse de l'intestin grêle et [causée] par l'absorption de gluten (protéine présente dans le blé, le seigle et l'orge).

CONT

En présence de maladie cœliaque, la réaction du système immunitaire au gluten est anormale, ce qui déclenche l'inflammation et endommage la paroi de l'intestin grêle tout en réduisant l'absorption du fer, du calcium, des vitamines A, D, E et K ainsi que de l'acide folique.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le terme «troubles liés au gluten» qui désigne les troubles causés par l'ingestion de gluten. La maladie cœliaque est la forme la plus grave des troubles liés au gluten.

Key term(s)
  • maladie céliaque
  • sprue céliaque

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Intestinos
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