ADULT PRESENTATION OF HIRSCHSPRUNG’S DISEASE; A CASE REPORT

  • Zainab Malik Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
  • Salma Gul Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
  • Khurram Khaliq Bhinder Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
Keywords: Chronic Constipation, Failure to Thrive

Abstract

 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 presented to emergency department with complaints of lower abdominal pain, flatulence and lethargy. Considering the findings of CT scan suspicion of Adult presentation of HD was given and lateral biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. 

 

Author Biographies

Zainab Malik, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

PG Radiology

Salma Gul, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

Consultant Radiology

Published
2021-04-14