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On Mon, 7 Nov 1994, Elkus Atoffic wrote:

> The really tough decision is whether to have a biopsy.  My son had it under
> general to be sure that he did not move during the procedure.  It was much
> tougher on us than on him (and it was expensive).  Doctors generally recommend
> it, because it is the only way to be sure.  If you put your child on a GF diet
> to test the concept, a later biopsy will not be conclusive.

What is the value of the biopsy?  If the diet works, what further important
information could the biopsy reveal?  Is there any _danger_ in _not_
having the biopsy?

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