Prenatal diagnosis of megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome

What is it about?

Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome causing dilatation of the urinary bladder and a smallness of the gut. This syndrome can lead to a significant morbidity.

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Why is it important?

This article gives hints for diagnosing the disease in the foetus and an overview of the current knowledge of the disease.