Presentation
Chronic constipation.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hirschsprung disease - long segment
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In the reference image, significant dilatation of the ascending and transverse colons is noted.
In the lateral and AP contrast enhanced images, sigmoid and descending colons are opacified with contrast, showing narrow caliber with significant dilatation of transverse and ascending colons.
Case Discussion
The imaging findings are suggestive of long segment Hirschsprung's disease. For definitive diagnosis, biopsy is performed.
This case is also contributed by Dr. M.M.S Hoshang.
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