title: Transient gluten hypersensitivity.
abstract: We report a case of transient gluten hypersensitivity, demonstrated by jejunal histology at diagnosis, normalization after gluten-free diet, and acute clinical and histological relapse after a challenge with gluten powder at the age of 1 year, resembling that observed in cow's milk protein intolerance. Subsequent provocation tests did not show any alteration. Cases of supposed transient gluten hypersensitivity are rarely reported; our patient is characterized by the acute reaction to gluten challenge associated with a damaged histological picture and depressed levels of complement.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale dei Bambini G. Cristina, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Iacono
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nocerino
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guandalini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carroccio
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cavataio
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Balsamo
mesh_terms: D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000473:pathology; D005983:Glutens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D007583:Jejunum / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
chemical_list: D005983:Glutens