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  • Title: Intestinal microvillous atrophy in a patient with Down syndrome and aganglionic megacolon.
    Author: Martínez MA, Egea AS, López JM, Benítez EM.
    Journal: Ultrastruct Pathol; 2002; 26(1):41-5. PubMed ID: 12028658.
    Abstract:
    Intestinal microvillous disorders are an uncommon cause of severe diarrhea, with very poor prognosis. The authors report the case of a female infant with Down syndrome, aganglionic megacolon, severe diarrhea, and jejunal biopsy with ultrastructural changes consistent with microvillous atrophy. The patient condition improved after a colostomy performed in the setting of the treatment of Hirschprung disease.
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