ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Congenital microgastria
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Asplenia
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Midline defect
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Axial mesodermal dysplasia spectrum
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VACTERL association
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Microgastria is a rare malformation of the stomach always associated with variable patterns of malformations of the lung, heart, aortic arch, skeleton, and central nervous system. Many cases present with asplenia and hepatic symmetry as well as intestinal malrotation. We report a first case of a 4.5-year-old girl with congenital microgastria in association with growth hormone deficiency, diabetes insipidus, brachyoesophagus, hernia of the diaphragm, gastro-oesophageal reflux, intestinal malrotation, enlarged symmetrical liver, asplenia, as well as mental and statomotor retardation. Conclusion Congenital microgastria is always asso‐ciated with malformations of other organs. Patients at any age presenting one of the symptoms: failure to thrive, vomiting, asplenia, midline defects and parts of the VACTERL association should be carefully examined to exclude microgastria.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310050549
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