Congenital absence of small intestinal musculature (one case report)

Intestinal obstruction due to congenital absence of the small intestinal musculature in a neonate is presented. This report represents the seventh known case of this abnormality. In addition, in our case ectopic oesophageal mucosa and ectopic gastric mucosa is detected. The aetiology of this condition is unknown, and the diagnosis must simply depend on pathological examination of biopsy samples taken from appropriate regions. Unfortunately the regions of this disease have no continuity. Therefore, course of treatment cannot be established as the extent of the region cannot be correctly identified. To detect change of colour tone of the bowel may be helpful in the treatment of the disease.