Avantika Patil
India
Research Article
PET - CT Scan Shows Decreased Severity of Autism after Autologous Cellular Therapy: A Case Report
Author(s): Alok Sharma, Hemangi Sane, Nandini Gokulchandran, Prerna Badhe, Avantika Patil, Pooja Kulkarni and Amruta ParanjapeAlok Sharma, Hemangi Sane, Nandini Gokulchandran, Prerna Badhe, Avantika Patil, Pooja Kulkarni and Amruta Paranjape
PET - CT scan has been recently utilized to detect functional abnormalities in the brain. In autism, the MRI of brain is normal hence, functional neuroimaging techniques such as Positron Emission Tomography - Computer Tomography scan of the brain should be explored. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting communication, behavior and socialization. Currently, available therapeutic approaches are aimed at symptomatic changes and do not target the core pathology in the brain of autism. Cell therapy has recently emerged as a promising treatment modality for autism. However, the effects of cell therapy need to be monitored by objective imaging. In this study, we present the case of a 6 year old boy with autism treated with intrathecal administration of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells and monitored with Positron Emission Tomography - Computer Tomography scan. On r.. View More»
