Neurofibromatosis type I and intestinal neuronal dysplasia type B in a child: report of one case

Acta Paediatr Taiwan. 2003 Jul-Aug;44(4):232-4.

Abstract

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal complication in type I neurofibromatosis (NF-1). We present a 4-year-8-month-old boy with NF-1 bothered by chronic episodic constipation and diarrhea since early childhood. Rectal suction biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of intestinal neuronal dysplasia. To our knowledge, this is the first Chinese child reported to have such association.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Constipation / complications
  • Diarrhea / complications
  • Enteric Nervous System / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Intestines / innervation*
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*