Adult presentation of Hirschsprung's disease | [Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal • 2020]

Author(s):

1. SALMA GUL: Department of Radiology, Shifa International Hospital,Islamabad,Pakistan

2. ZAINAB MALIK: Department of Radiology, Shifa International Hospital,Islamabad,Pakistan

3. KHURRAM KHALIQ BHINDER: Department of Radiology, Shifa International Hospital,Islamabad,Pakistan

Abstract:

Young patients presenting with chronic constipation and failure to thrive, should be promptly investigated and looked upon for late presentation of congenital diseases like Hirschsprung disease (HD). This case is reported to highlight rare case of adult presentation of HD who was brought to emergency department with complaints of lower pain in abdomen, flatulence and lethargy. Considering the findings of CT scan suspicion of Adult presentation of HD was given and lateral biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.

Page(s): 163-166

DOI: 10.51642/ppmj.v31i03.380

Published: Journal: Pakistan Postgraduate Medical Journal, Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Failure to thrive , Chronic constipation

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