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Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome

ORPHA:2241· ICD-10 Q43.8

Definition

Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a rare congenital disease characterized by massive abdominal distension caused by a largely dilated non-obstructed urinary bladder (megacystis), microcolon and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Antenatal, Infancy, Neonatal