Association between multiple intestinal atresia and omphalocele: a case report.
Multiple intestinal atresia is a rare disorder with vascular or hereditary etiology. So far, the occurrence of this malformation along with omphalocele has not been reported. We describe a boy born from a nonconsanguineous gypsy couple with intrauterine growth retardation, omphalocele, and multiple intestinal atresia from the pylorus to the rectum. The microscopic examination of the intestine shows multiple small lumina with a sieve-like appearance. This is characteristic of the hereditary atresias and suggests development of a defect in (re)canalization during embryogenesis. The association with omphalocele indicates a common developmental defect may be present.
Cortese
M G
MG
Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Turin, Italy.
Morra
I
I
Marchese
C
C
Costantino
S
S
Forni
M
M
Canavese
F
F
D006554:Hernia, Umbilical; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia; D008297:Male