Megaduodenum and/or megacystis: A rare familial condition where muscle disease affects muscles along the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. The inability of these muscles to function normally affects the flow of substances through the intestines and the urinary system which can result in intestinal obstruction and urinary problems. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Megaduodenum and/or megacystis is available below.
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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 Megaduodenum and/or megacystis as a "rare disease".
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