Developmental and genetic diseases

*Gene map locus 6p21.3

CD

Celiac sprue

Gluten enteropathy

Gluten-induced enteropathy

Gluten-sensitive enteropathy

Nontropical sprue

[Clinical features: malabsorption syndrome that is precipitated by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods; inflammation of the small intestine; loss of microvilli structure; failed intestinal absorption; malnutrition]

[Inheritance: autosomal recessive vs. multifactorial]