Gastrointestinal perforation due to congenital absence of intestinal musculature. A case report.
A case of gastrointestinal perforation caused by congenital absence of intestinal musculature is reported. The diagnosis of this condition can be secured only by histologic examination, and removal of all diseased intestine is a prerequisite for cure.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000002:abnormalities*