Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	103788
Country	Egypt

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Cow milk protein allergy mimics in infancy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Nermin Kamal Saeed, Adel Salah Bediwy, Hosameldin A Bediwy and Reem Elbeltagi
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Corresponding Author	Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, 1 Hassan Radwan Street, Tanta 31511, Alghrabia, Egypt. mbelrem@hotmail.com
Key Words	Cow milk protein allergy; Diagnostic challenges; Mimicking conditions; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Lactose intolerance; Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome; Eosinophilic esophagitis
Core Tip	This review emphasizes the diagnostic challenges of cow milk protein allergy and its mimicking conditions in infancy, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, lactose intolerance, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Accurate differentiation between these conditions is essential for appropriate management and preventing unnecessary dietary restrictions that can lead to nutritional deficiencies and psychological stress. A comprehensive diagnostic approach, combining clinical history, diagnostic tests, and exclusion diets, is crucial. Emerging technologies such as component-resolved diagnostics and cytokine profiling show promise in improving diagnostic accuracy. Healthcare providers must adopt a multidisciplinary approach to ensure timely, precise diagnosis and effective management for optimal patient outcomes.
Citation	Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, Bediwy HA, Elbeltagi R. Cow milk protein allergy mimics in infancy. World J Clin Pediatr 2025; In press

Received	2024-12-03 13:40
Peer-Review Started	2024-12-03 13:40
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-03-10 01:03
Revised	2025-03-11 22:25
Second Decision	2025-03-21 03:18
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-03-21 12:14
Articles in Press	2025-03-21 12:14
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