Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome associated with megaesophagus

Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome associated with megaesophagus

Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by megacystis and hypoperistalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. About 80 cases have been reported, predominantly in females. We present a female newborn with typical features of the syndrome associ...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric surgery international 1999-05, Vol.15 (3-4), p.272-274
Hauptverfasser: AL HARBI, A, TAWIL, K, CRANKSON, S. J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abnormalities, Multiple - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Colon - abnormalities
Esophageal Achalasia - complications
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Malformations
Medical sciences
Peristalsis - physiology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Syndrome
Tropical medicine
Urinary Bladder - abnormalities
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Zusammenfassung:Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by megacystis and hypoperistalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. About 80 cases have been reported, predominantly in females. We present a female newborn with typical features of the syndrome associated with megaesophagus.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s003830050575