Megacystis microcolon -- intestinal hypoperistalsis -- hydronephrosis: A rare and usually lethal gastrointestinal disorder involving dysfunction of the bowel and bladder due to abnormalities of the smooth muscle. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Megacystis microcolon -- intestinal hypoperistalsis -- hydronephrosis is available below.
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Prognosis for Megacystis microcolon -- intestinal hypoperistalsis -- hydronephrosis: Most patients die during the first year of life. Males tend to develop more severe symptoms than females.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Megacystis microcolon -- intestinal hypoperistalsis -- hydronephrosis as a "rare disease".
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