title: The maladies of malabsorption.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Rashmi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Patnayak
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Vaikkakara
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Suresh
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Amitabh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jena
authors.affiliation: Madhu Gastroenterology Centre, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Kadiyala
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Madhu
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Bobbit Venkatesh
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Phaneendra
authors.affiliation: Surgical Gastroenterology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Venkatrami
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Reddy
keywords: Malabsorption syndrome; neurological symptoms; tropical sprue