A case report: celiac disease and pediatric stuttering
Birce İzgi Akçay1, Aysel Ünlüsoy2, Necati Balamtekin1
1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.
Background:
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disorder known to manifest not only with gastrointestinal symptoms but also with a wide range of extraintestinal features, including neuropsychiatric conditions.
Case Presentation:
We describe the case of a 4-year-old girl who presented with isolated stuttering. Serologic tests revealed elevated anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies, and a diagnosis of celiac disease was confirmed by duodenal biopsy. A strict gluten-free diet was initiated. The patient's speech disorder began to improve by the sixth month of treatment and resolved completely by the twelfth month of dietary adherence.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the importance of considering celiac disease in the differential diagnosis of speech disorders in pediatric patients, especially when no other underlying cause is identified.
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