论文信息 - The Nm23 gene and colorectal cancer.

The Nm23 gene and colorectal cancer.

EDITOR,-We are glad that Dr Jolobe agreed with the importance of considering coeliac disease in patients with iron deficiency anaemia, even when symptomatology is atypical. The precaution of taking endoscopic biopsy specimens prevents oversight of the diagnosis. We also note his comment on the abnormal appearance of duodenal folds in coeliac disease. We indeed routinely comment on such abnormalities having previously published evidence' supporting the data of Brocchi et al.' A S McINTYRE R G LONG Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HPll 2TT

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