Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome. Prenatal sonographic findings and review of the literature.
A case of megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) in a male infant followed with serial prenatal sonographic examinations is presented. Upon review of the literature, 26 cases of MMIHS have been previously reported of which only 3 were males. The prenatal sonographic diagnosis of this rare syndrome is discussed along with the clinical, pathologic findings and outcome of all reported cases.
D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010500:Perinatology; D010528:Peristalsis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011379:Prognosis; D013577:Syndrome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000002:abnormalities*