origin . Coeliac disease in children of West Indian
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Coeliac disease is uncommon in populations of non-European origin. Two English born West Indian children with coeliac disease are presented. The diagnosis should be considered in children of West Indian origin with chronic diarrhoea. (Arch Dis Child 1995; 73: 166-167)
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Coeliac disease in children of West Indian origin.
Coeliac disease is uncommon in populations of non-European origin. Two English born West Indian children with coeliac disease are presented. The diagnosis should be considered in children of West Indian origin with chronic diarrhoea.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006