Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: a case report

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2004 Aug;16(2):140-1. doi: 10.1080/14767050400005202.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging
  • Colon / abnormalities*
  • Colon / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Peristalsis*
  • Syndrome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Bladder / abnormalities*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging