Gender-based differences and associated clinical manifestations and symptom severity of celiac disease: a 10-year retrospective study in a tertiary care center in Lebanon.
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Celiac Disease (CD) is a systemic, immune-mediated disease triggered by dietary gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. It primarily affects the proximal small intestine and is accompanied by severe gastrointestinal and/or extra-intestinal manifestations. This study aimed to examine the...