Screening for Celiac Disease in Children: Practical Guidance for Primary Care Providers.

Abstract

Celiac disease is prevalent in the pediatric population. However, screening for celiac disease can be confusing given the variety of tests available and current guidelines are not always widely known in the medical community. As most children with celiac disease will initially present to their primary care providers (PCPs), PCPs play an integral role in identifying patients at risk for celiac disease. This review provides practical guidance for PCPs screening pediatric patients for celiac disease.