This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Steroid can be used in the treatment of - 
Select and explain. 
A. ADHD, B. Autism, C. OCD, D. All of the above
B: Autism
Answer: B: Autism 
Explanation: Ans. is'b'i.e., AutismThe exact mechanism of steroid response in epilepsy and ASD (autistic spectrum disorders)is still not fully understood.There is belief that anti-inflammatory effects are mechanism of steroid action in these conditions! - Autism and its Medical ManagementAlso autism has known to be associated witJr lymphoproliferative disorders k/a ALPS (Autism secondary to lymphoproliferative syndrome).Steroids have a role to play in this disorder because of anti-inflammatory propey.