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Revista Cubana de Medicina General Integral
On-line version ISSN 1561-3038
Abstract
FRAGOSO ARBELO, Trini et al. Importancia de los aspectos psicosociales en la enfermedad celíaca. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2002, vol.18, n.3, pp. 202-206. ISSN 1561-3038.
The current clinical concepts of celiac disease are reviewed. The terms active, silent, latent and potential related to celiac disease are accurately defined. Emphasis is made on the psychosocial aspects influencing its treatment and general guidelines are drawn on the comprehensive management of the patients suffering from this disease, given the importance of diet without gluten as the only lifelong treatment.
Keywords : CELIAC DISEASE [therapy]; SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT; GLUTEN.