Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: report of one case.
Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a very rare congenital disease characterized by abdominal distension due to a dilated urinary bladder, microcolon and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis. Most patients die at an early age. We report on a female baby with this syndrome which was associated with duodenal web and tracheobronchial malacia. The literature on this syndrome is also reviewed.
Lee
Ni-Chung
NC
Division of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201 Shi-Pai Road, Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tiu
Chui-Mei
CM
Soong
Wen-Jue
WJ
Tsen
Chiou-Liang
CL
Hwang
Be-Tau
BT
Wei
Chou-Fu
CF
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010528:Peristalsis; D013577:Syndrome; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000002:abnormalities*