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Although malabsorption of essential nutrients is a major risk factor for various CeD-associated morbidities, genetic, immunological, and environmental factors also play an important role. The clinical presentation of CeD widely varies and can range from asymptomatic to full-blown symptoms due to the multi-system nature of CeD. The typical gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations of CeD include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and weight loss, but several hepatobiliary manifestations and a poor nutritional status have also been described. Currently, a gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only current evidence-based treatment that leads to the complete recovery of mucosal damage and the reversibility of its progression. Conversely, undiagnosed CeD might have severe consequences in children as well as in adult patients. 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