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Artif Intell Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2020; 1(1): 1-4
Published online Jul 28, 2020. doi: 10.35712/aig.v1.i1.1
Digital histology in celiac disease: A practice changer
Daniel Vasile Balaban, Mariana Jinga
Daniel Vasile Balaban, Mariana Jinga, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest 020021, Romania
Author contributions: Balaban DV and Jinga M wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Daniel Vasile Balaban, MD, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dr. Carol Davila Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 37 Dionisie Lupu, Bucharest 020021, Romania. vbalaban@yahoo.com
Received: July 1, 2020
Peer-review started: July 1, 2020
First decision: July 15, 2020
Revised: July 18, 2020
Accepted: July 21, 2020
Article in press: July 21, 2020
Published online: July 28, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Histology in celiac disease (CD) diagnosis is hampered by several pitfalls, from low adherence to biopsy sampling recommendations and reporting of results to significant inter-observer variability. A quantitative, computer-assisted histological assessment of mucosal biopsies could overcome many of the current limitations of conventional histology. We herein discuss the current evidence on artificial intelligence-based histology in CD diagnosis and its role in improving histological measurements in CD.