Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine

Definition

Acquired hypoganglionosis is characterised as a degeneration of ganglion cells and gliosis histologically. The prognosis is usually good following resection of the affected bowel.

Exclusions

• Congenital hypoganglionosis of large intestine (LB16.3)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Motility disorders of large intestine

• DB32.0Pseudo-obstruction of colon
• DB32.1Slow transit constipation
• DB32.2Megacolon
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified