A 3 year old child who looks wasted on examination has a history of diarrhea on and off. The mother describes the stool as bulky, frothy and difficult to flush. What is the single investigation most likely to lead to diagnosis?
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The key is B. Anti-endomysial antibody. [The diagnosis is celiac disease. It is not cystic fibrosis as lung problem is most commonly seen in cystic fibrosis along with GI problem like indigestion].
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