The Workshop from the histopathologist to clinician was recently organised within CD SKILLS - Pilot project ICT supported histopathology analysis of biopsy samples. The objective of the workshop was to share knowledge, exchange regional experiences, and to optimize the diagnosis of challenging celiac disease cases.

Our partner, Assoc. Prof. Davor Tomas – School of Medicine Zagreb and University Hospital Center Sestre Milosrdnice, held a lecture about Small intestine histology and coeliac disease. The presentation was very well received and it was followed by discussion with the aim of establishing a common understanding among histopathologists and clinicians of messages related to small intestine histology.  

Inadequate histopathology analysis of small biopsy samples and/or misinterpreted results can lead to wrong diagnoses of celiac disease. If normal histology is interpreted as abnormal a person is put on life-long gluten-free diet for no reason. Or, if abnormal pathology is interpreted as normal, a celiac patient remains unrecognized.

The workshop was held online and was attended by participants from Croatia, Germany, Slovenia, and Romania.