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Rare case of adult intestinal hypoganglionosis and review of the literature.
- Source :
- Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology; Apr2021, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p599-607, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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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