Open AccessThe maladies of malabsorption
Author(s) -
Rashmi Patnayak,
Vinod Suresh,
Amitabh Jena,
K Madhu,
Bobbidi Venkata Phaneendra,
V Venkatarami Reddy
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of pediatric neurosciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1998-3948
pISSN - 1817-1745
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1745.181266
Subject(s) - malabsorption , medicine , sprue , tropical sprue , malabsorption syndromes , disease , pediatrics , intestinal malabsorption , gastroenterology , coeliac disease , mold , genetics , biology
Malabsorption syndrome (MAS) is a common condition in India. In Indian adults, tropical sprue and celiac disease are leading causes of MAS. Sometimes, the diagnosis of MAS may pose a challenge due to the varied signs and symptoms. We present a case of MAS in a young female, whose presenting symptoms were mainly neurological. She was successfully treated under regular follow-up for the past 6 years without any symptoms.