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Rare case of adult intestinal hypoganglionosis and review of the literature.

Authors :
Lee, Alice
Suhardja, Thomas Surya
Simpson, Ian
Lim, James Tow-Hing
Source :
Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology; Apr2021, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p599-607, 9p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Intestinal hypoganglionosis is a rare condition in adults. We report a case of intestinal hypoganglionosis in the mid-distal transverse colon to splenic flexure in a 65-year-old female patient presenting with altered bowel habit and abdominal distension, and reviewed the current literature on this topic. Our patient had a medical history of neurofibromatosis type 1. A preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a grossly dilated transverse colon without obstruction. A laparotomy for subtotal colectomy was performed, with histopathology demonstrating intestinal hypoganglionosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18657257
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149594636
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-021-01342-5