Segmental dilation of the colon: a rare cause of chronic constipation.
Segmental dilation of the colon is a rare entity. It should be considered in any young patient with chronic constipation. The clinical picture and radiographic examination are indistinguishable from Hirschsprung's disease and the rectal biopsy is of paramount importance. This disease can be cured by resection of the dilated segment.
D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography