The megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: report of a case and review of the literature

S Yigit; C Barlas; M Yurdakok; L Onderoglu; Y Zafer; I Saltik

The megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: report of a case and review of the literature

Turk J Pediatr. 1996 Jan-Mar;38(1):137-41.

Authors

S Yigit¹, C Barlas, M Yurdakok, L Onderoglu, Y Zafer, I Saltik

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

PMID: 8819635

Abstract

The megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is part of a spectrum of intestinal motility disorders and is characterized by abdominal distension, lax abdominal musculature, incomplete intestinal rotation, microcolon, megacystis, bilious vomiting and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis. In this report a newborn girl with megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is reported.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abnormalities, Multiple* / blood
Abnormalities, Multiple* / diagnosis
Abnormalities, Multiple* / therapy
Adult
Colon / abnormalities*
Colon / diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction* / blood
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction* / diagnosis
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction* / therapy
Peristalsis*
Polyhydramnios
Pregnancy
Radiography
Syndrome
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Urinary Bladder / abnormalities*
Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging