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Abstract
The diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome is made cli-
ically in any infant or child with failure to thrive ,
abdominal distension and the passage of pale, bulky,foul
smelling stools • However, there is no single clinical
feature co~on to all defects of absorption and no single
diagnostic technique which can be relied upon to show an
abnormality in every case of malabsorption.
A careful history and physical examination are basic
for the diagnosis of specific malabsorption disorders •
A precise feeding history, the type and time of onset of
symptoms , and the character of stools excreted should be
obtained • The feeding history is necessary because cer-
tain diseases are related to the introduction of speci-
fic nutrients into the diet.
The prognosis in malabso~tion syndromes is variable.
Some diseases can be completely cured since their patho-
genesis is well known, while others are of bad prognosis
si~ce their pathogenesis is still unknown.