Hirschsprung's disease and imperforate anus in a new born: unusual assocation.
The association of congenital aganglionic megacolon and imperforate anus is rare. Our patient was a male neonate who initially presented with intestinal obstruction due to imperforate anus without fistula. Intraoperative findings and colonic biopsy revealed the presence of concurrent Hirschsprung's disease (HD). A suspicision that these two disorders may coexist is mandatory for early correct diagnosis.
Mengistu
Azene Dessie
AD
Felege Hiwot Referal Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. admengistu2000@yahoo.com
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents