Medical MCQ-A 30 year old lady presents with features of malabsorption and iron deficiency anemia. Duodenal biopsy shows complete villous atrophy. Which of the following antibody is likely to be present.

A 30 year old lady presents with features of malabsorption and iron deficiency anemia. Duodenal biopsy shows complete villous atrophy. Which of the following antibody is likely to be present.

Antiendomysial antibodies

Anti-goblet cell antibodies

Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisae antibodies

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies

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Medicine

Correct Answer:

Antiendomysial antibodies

Description:

IgA anti-endomysial antibodies are found in 90% coeliac patients. They are a very specific & sensitive marker for coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. The anti-endomysial antibody test has been suggested to be 98% sensitive and 98% specific for clinical or subclinical coeliac disease Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 805

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