A young man presents with watery diarrhea and villous atrophy on biopsy. Symptoms improve with gluten avoidance. Which antibody is most specific?
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Correct answer: Anti-TTG
Anti–tissue transglutaminase antibodies are highly specific for celiac disease.
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