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Apple peel intestinal atresia in siblings with ocular anomalies and microcephaly
Clinical Genetics
|October 1, 1993
Insights
Two siblings with apple peel jejunal atresia, a rare intestinal malformation, underwent successful surgery. Both also presented with severe microcephaly and ocular abnormalities, which are new findings for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Genetics
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Apple peel jejunal atresia is a rare congenital anomaly causing upper intestinal obstruction.
- Associated anomalies are uncommon, making this case presentation unique.
Abstract:
Two siblings who presented shortly after birth with signs of upper intestinal obstruction were successfully operated for apple peel jejunal atresia. In addition to intestinal malformations, both siblings exhibited severe microcephaly and ocular abnormalities not previously reported in this condition.