Heterotaxy syndrome with associated agenesis of dorsal pancreas and polysplenia: A case report
Journal: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences (Vol.5, No. 1)Publication Date: 2015-01-31
Authors : Syed Ali; Syeda Parveen; Anand Abkari; G. Murthy; B. Prakash;
Page : 10-13
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Abstract
Heterotaxy syndrome is a rare embryological disorder comprising of polysplenia, partial agenesis of dorsal pancreas, malrotation of gut, cardiac and vascular anomalies resulting from failure of development of the usual left and ndash;right asymmetry of organs. We report a rare case of heterotaxy syndrome with polysplenia, partial agenesis of dorsal pancreas and malrotation of gut in a 28 year female presenting with subacute intestinal obstruction along with imaging illustrations, brief discussion and thorough review of literature.
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