Gastroschisis with ceco-appendicular agenesis: a novel presentation

Congenit Anom (Kyoto). 2012 Sep;52(3):182-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2011.00343.x.

Abstract

Gastroschisis is associated with intestinal atresia and malrotation. A few cases have been reported of appendicular agenesis associated with gastroschisis. No previous case has been reported of cecal agenesis with gastroschisis in the literature. As cecal agenesis is a very rare anomaly, its concomitant presentation with gastroschisis is extremely rare. We report a case of gastroschisis associated with ceco-appendicular agenesis. The possible embryological explanation for the presentation is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Appendix / abnormalities*
  • Cecum / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Gastroschisis / diagnosis*
  • Gastroschisis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn