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[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion:
A narrative review and several case series reports recommend that individuals with diagnosed collagenous sprue (CS) should follow a gluten-free diet (GFD) due to the incidence of celiac disease, ranging from 37-89%, in this population. Case study reports have seen a reduction in clinical CS symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss with gluten-free diets in conjunction with