We are writing to address the critical awareness concerning the advancement of celiac disease (CD) to enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL). In genetically predisposed individuals, gluten consumption activates the chronic autoimmune disorder referred to as CD. Most persons with CD respond favorably to a gluten-free diet. However, a few may advance to EATL, a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.1 This concerning change highlights the necessity for increased awareness and prompt action as illustrated in the Fig.
Key words: Celiac disease, enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma, autoimmune condition, malignant transformation.
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