Isolated adult hypoganglionosis presenting as sigmoid volvulus: a case report
2011
Case of Isolated Adult Hypoganglionosis with Sigmoid Volvulus
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Qadir Irfan, Salick Muhammad Musa, Barakzai Abrar, Zafar Hasnain
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University Hospital
Conclusion
The case highlights that isolated hypoganglionosis can present atypically in adults, requiring careful histopathological analysis for diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Isolated hypoganglionosis is a rare cause of intestinal dysganglionosis.
- Only 92 cases of isolated hypoganglionosis were reported from 1978 to 2009.
- Histopathological analysis is required for a definitive diagnosis.
Takeaway
A 34-year-old woman had a rare condition called isolated hypoganglionosis that caused her intestines to not work properly, leading to severe pain and surgery, but she got better afterward.
Methodology
The patient underwent emergency laparotomy, sigmoidectomy, and histopathological analysis of bowel specimens.
Limitations
The rarity of the condition limits the generalizability of findings.
Participant Demographics
34-year-old Asian woman
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