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ArticleArquivos de gastroenterologia2026

NON-CELIAC GLUTEN/WHEAT SENSITIVITY (NCG/WS). A BRAZILIAN CASES SERIES.

Lorete Maria da Silva Kotze, Luiz Roberto Kotze, Eloisa Medeiros Nisihara, Renato Nisihara

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Lorete Maria da Silva KotzeUniversidade Federal do Paraná, Curso de Medicina, Curitiba, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2683-6132
Luiz Roberto KotzeUniversidade Federal do Paraná, Curso de Medicina, Curitiba, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8456-4361
Eloisa Medeiros NisiharaFaculdade Evangélica Mackenzie do Paraná, Curso de Medicina, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5169-6531
Renato NisiharaUniversidade Federal do Paraná, Curso de Medicina, Curitiba, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1234-8093

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Abstract

backgroundNon-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS) is a varied disorder characterized by symptoms related to gluten intake, without celiac disease (CD) or wheat allergy. In Brazil, data on patients with NCGWS remain limited. Objectives: To describe the clinical, serological, and histopathological features of Brazilian patients diagnosed with NCGWS and to compare findings between sexes.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted using medical records of 36 patients diagnosed with NCGWS between 2015 and 2025 at a gastroenterology clinic in Curitiba, Brazil. Diagnosis was based on excluding CD and wheat allergy, clinical improvement after a gluten-free diet (GFD), and normal or Marsh I duodenal histology. Serology (anti-endomysium/anti-transglutaminase antibodies) and duodenal biopsies were analyzed. Symptoms, comorbidities, and demographic data were compared by sex.

resultsMost patients were women (83.3%). All had negative CD serology. Duodenal biopsies showed Marsh 0 (80% of females, 100% of males) or Marsh I changes. Gastrointestinal symptoms included flatulence, abdominal distension, and reflux; diarrhea was more common in males (P=0.0017). All patients reported symptom improvement after two months on a GFD.

conclusionIn this Brazilian cohort, NCGWS was more frequent in women. Accurate diagnosis relies on histological, serological, and especially thorough clinical evaluation. Multidisciplinary follow-up and personalized dietary guidance are vital for optimal patient outcomes.

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Food HypersensitivityGlutensWheat HypersensitivityAdolescentAdultBiopsyBrazilCeliac DiseaseDiet, Gluten-FreeDuodenumFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSex FactorsGlutens

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