The maladies of malabsorption | Zendy

Rashmi Patnayak | Zendy; Suresh Vaikkakara | Zendy; Amitabh Jena | Zendy; Kadiyala Madhu | Zendy; BobbitVenkatesh Phaneendra | Zendy; Venkatrami Reddy | Zendy

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The maladies of malabsorption

Author(s) -

Rashmi Patnayak,

Suresh Vaikkakara,

Amitabh Jena,

Kadiyala Madhu,

BobbitVenkatesh Phaneendra,

Venkatrami 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.

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