Оverlap syndrome of celiac disease with atypical autism in a child: case report

Abstract

The article presents literary data and case report of the overlap syndrome of celiac disease with atypical autism in a child. Issues of etiopathogenetic association of gluten-related diseases and autistic spectrum disorders are considered. We have analyzed the features of clinical phenotype when gastrointestinal manifestations of celiac disease are combined with specific symptoms of autistic spectrum disorders. Attention was focused on the difficulties in interpreting and evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with mental disorders. The diagnostic screening algorithm for celiac disease in children suffering from autism spectrum disorders with or without gastrointestinal symptoms is discussed.

Keywords

• celiac disease
• autism spectrum disorder
• children