Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome associated with megaesophagus.
Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by megacystis and hypoperistalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. About 80 cases have been reported, predominantly in females. We present a female newborn with typical features of the syndrome associated with megaesophagus.
Al Harbi
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Department of Pediatrics, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tawil
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Crankson
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000473:pathology*; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010528:Peristalsis / Q000502:physiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000002:abnormalities*