Segmental ileal dilatation presenting with neonatal intestinal obstruction

Abstract

Segmental ileal dilatation is an uncommon cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. This report highlights a rare combination of abnormal distribution of muscles in the muscularis propria and partial loss of interstitial cells of Cajal as causative factors for segmental intestinal dilatation.

Keywords

• interstitial cells of cajal
• muscularis propria
• neonatal intestinal obstruction
• segmental ileal dilatation