Hypogenesis of intestinal ganglion cells: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction simulating aganglionosis

K Ikeda; S Goto; A Nagasaki; T Taguchi

doi:10.1055/s-2008-1043415

Hypogenesis of intestinal ganglion cells: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction simulating aganglionosis

Z Kinderchir. 1988 Feb;43(1):52-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1043415.

Authors

K Ikeda¹, S Goto, A Nagasaki, T Taguchi

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

PMID: 3376594
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1043415

Abstract

Hypogenesis of intestinal ganglion cells is a rare cause of functional intestinal obstruction showing both diminished numbers of ganglion cells per plexus and immature ganglion cells. We report a case of hypogenesis extending from anus to mid small intestine.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / pathology*
Hirschsprung Disease / pathology*
Humans
Ileostomy
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / pathology*
Intestines / innervation*
Male
Myenteric Plexus / abnormalities*
Myenteric Plexus / pathology
Submucous Plexus / abnormalities*
Submucous Plexus / pathology