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. 1988 Apr;57(1):45–49.

Cellobiose/mannitol sugar absorption test in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis: a preliminary report

J G M Bridges, T J Robinson, K W Scott, H N Pearson
PMCID: PMC2448465  PMID: 3138803

Abstract

An abnormal cellobiose/mannitol ratio is present in new patients presenting with dermatitis herpetiformis and in patients who have never adhered to a strict gluten-free diet. In patients with dermatitis herpetiformis in remission on a strict gluten-free diet, small bowel absorption as measured by the cellobiose/mannitol ratio is normal. It is suggested that cellobiose/mannitol ratio absorption is a useful screening test for the intestinal abnormality associated with dermatitis herpetiformis and failure of the test to return to normal could suggest poor dietary compliance.

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