Department of Radiology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(03), 238-241
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0482
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0482
Received on 03 December 2020; revised on 11 December 2020; accepted on 13 December 2020
Microcolon is a radiographic feature of a low intestinal obstruction that result from intrauterine underutilization or what is term unused colon. The finding of microcolon on contrast enema study in newborn with distended abdomen usually suggests jejunoileal obstruction, jejunoileal atresia, meconium ileus, or occasionally totals colonic agangliosis. We are therefore presenting this case to highlight the wonders that imaging will perform in prompt diagnosis and management of this condition.
Microcolon; Radiological Diagnosis; Neonate
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Danfulani Mohammed, Musa Abubakar and Gele Ibrahim Haruna. Radiological diagnosis of microcolon in a 5-day old neonate: a case report. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(03), 238-241. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0482
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