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?
Anti milk protein antibody
Anti endomysial antibody
Antinuclear antibody
Intestinal biopsy
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.
Gastro Intestinal System