Autism and celiac disease: a case in Marrakech and review of the literature

PAMJ Clinical Medicine

Mohammed Bouskraoui¹  Nourreddine Rada¹  Karima El Fakiri¹  Ghizlane Draiss¹  Asma Helyaich¹  Aicha Bourrahouat²  Imane Ait Sab² 

[1] Pediatric A Department, Mother-Child Pole, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco;Team for Childhood, Health and Development, Marrakech School of Medicine, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco;

关键词: autism;    autistic spectrum disorder;    celiac disease;    gluten sensitivity;    malabsorption;    nutrition;   

DOI  :  10.11604/pamj-cm.2019.1.52.20603

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Celiac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a range of developmental disorders that affects communication and behavior with no known cause. Several epidemiological studies have explored a possible connection between celiac disease and ASD. Aims: to evaluate the association between celiac disease and ASD. The following case report reviews the history of a child with autism who after limited response to other interventions was placed on a gluten-free casein-free diet with marked improvement in autistic and medical symptoms. The screening for CD is recommended in all children with autism, even if no gastrointestinal symptoms are present.

【 授权许可】

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