An unusual variant of a jejunoileal atresia.
This is a report of a patient with an unusual variant of intestinal atresia associated with third trimester bleeding that required an extensive small bowel resection. The patient had a 40 cm segment of atretic intestine removed, and continues to do well at age 11 mo despite a short-bowel syndrome and lack of ileocecal valve. No lumen was present in the atretic segment, but numerous foamy histiocytes were present. She weighs 8.1 kg, and is receiving a combination of parenteral nutrition and oral feedings.
D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery