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Biopsy question

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I have a question, don't know if anyone can enlighten me. My Ttg Test came back positive range >10 positive, mine was 26.  I had a gastroscopy yesterday. The report said everything looked normal. They took five biopsies. Could the biopsies still come back as positive for coeliac even if everything looked ok on the scope? Thanks 

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Yes, much of the damage done in Celiac Disease is microscopic.  A pathologist trained in Celiac Disease pathology should be able to recognize it.  

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The magnification when the biopsy is observed under a microscope is greater than that of the endoscope.  So yes, the biopsy might be positive when nothing was seen during the endoscopy.

I hope you get a clear cut answer!

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Thank you 

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