| Literature DB >> 3138803 |
J G Bridges, T J Robinson, K W Scott, H N Pearson.
Abstract
An abnormal cellobiose/mannitol ratio is present in new patients presenting with dermatitis herpetiformis and in patients who have never adhered to a strict gluten-free diet. In patients with dermatitis herpetiformis in remission on a strict gluten-free diet, small bowel absorption as measured by the cellobiose/mannitol ratio is normal. It is suggested that cellobiose/mannitol ratio absorption is a useful screening test for the intestinal abnormality associated with dermatitis herpetiformis and failure of the test to return to normal could suggest poor dietary compliance.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID： 3138803 PMCID： PMC2448465
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ulster Med J ISSN： 0041-6193