Medical & Nursing Mnemonic _ Celiac Sprue Features

Commonly known as “celiac disease, this autoimmune disorder is triggered by gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley, and rye. Eating gluten triggers the intestine with an immune response. Over time the intestinal lining is damaged which leads to malabsorptionย  (Source)

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How To Remember Celiac Sprue Features ?

Celiac Sprue Features :

  • Cell-mediated autoimmune disease
  • European descent
  • Lymphocytes in Lamina propria/ Lymphoma risk
  • Intolerance of gluten (wheat)
  • Atrophy of villi in small intestine/ Abnormal D-xylose test
  • Childhood presentation

Mnemonic: “CELIAC

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Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Celiac Sprue Features

Medical & Nursing Mnemonic _ Celiac Sprue Features

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Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.

Dr. Arin Nandi

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