1. Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: a case report.
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Verbruggen, SCAT, Wijnen, RMH, Berg, P van den, Verbruggen, S C A T, Wijnen, R M H, and van den Berg, P
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SYNDROMES ,GENETIC disorders ,BLADDER ,GASTROINTESTINAL diseases ,PREGNANCY complications ,ULTRASONIC imaging - Abstract
Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a dilated, non-obstructive urinary bladder and hypoperistalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, which is considered lethal. About 90 patients have been reported, predominantly female. We present the case of a female newborn with MMIHS in whom antenatal ultrasound was suggestive for the diagnosis, which was confirmed after delivery. Diagnostic features by antenatal ultrasound are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
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