History of coeliac disease.
- 11 February 1989
- Vol. 298 (6670) , 387
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.298.6670.387
Abstract
Intestinal disease with prominent malabsorption resembling celiac disease was already described in India in the 15th century B.C. This review provides a brief history of celiac disease from Aretaeus of Cappadocia (1st century A.D.) to Willem Karel Dicke (mid 20th century). Key words: celiac disease - Dicke - Gee - Herter - history - sprue.Keywords
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