Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is now a well established entity [1,2]. Also known as Berdon syndrome [1], it is characterized by massive abdominal distension caused by a largely dilated non obstructed urinary bladder, microcolon and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis. Isolated cases of congenital megacystis [3,4] and microcolon without megacystis [5] h...

Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome is a quite rare congenital anomaly that presents with a functional obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract which is usually fatal. It is three to four times more prevalent in females. We present a case of a rare association of a male neonate with Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome who in addition had the classica...

Microcolon (unused colon) is not a common problem in neonates. Radiographic contrast medium enema shows a small caliber colon. This report concerns 12 neonates with microcolon, all identified between January 1995 and June 1997 by contrast medium colon study. Gestational ages were between 28 to 38 weeks and birth body weight between 1,400 to 3,100 grams. Six neonates had jejunal atresia (50%), t...

Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a rare congenital disease with high mortality rate. The authors report a case of a female term infant with massive abdominal distension at birth. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a huge cystic mass resolved after urinary catheterization. Exploratory laparotomy was performed and intraoperative findings were an enlarged urinar...

We are reporting a baby who presented with features of neonatal intestinal obstruction, with an x-ray picture suggestive of hold up at the duodenal level. On laparotomy he had malrotation of the gut which was corrected. He also had a dilated urinary bladder, which later on was treated with vasicostomy. The baby did not move his bowel inspite of no mechanical obstruction and even bypass procedur...

Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly. Several pathogeneses have been described so far, but there is no single mechanism that can explain all the findings of the syndrome. Affected newborns usually present clinically in the first few days of life. The mainstay of diagnosis is a pre or a postnatal imaging evaluation using ultrasound or magnetic re...

Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is an uncommon condition, possibly inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. This report describes an affected sib pair with intrauterine death of one of the sibs.