Adult Hirschprung's disease diagnosed postoperatively: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hirschprung's Disease (HD) is a congenital disease where the ganglion cells that innervate the colon fail to migrate. Most cases are diagnosed during childhood, however, in rare cases it can go unnoticed until adulthood.

Case presentation

We present a case of a 40-year-old-man who had been managing his chronic constipation with an atypical diet, until he was diagnosed with HD following an emergent abdominal surgery due to unresolved constipation. His diagnosis was delayed mainly out of fear of medical procedures. The surgery was later complicated and followed by a second and a final third and definitive surgery, suitable for the diagnosis of HD.

Conclusion

HD should be included in the differential diagnosis of constipation even in this age. Also, patient aw

SUBMITTER: Anadani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052167 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature