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ORPHA:565641Disease
Also called Aplastic desmosis coli
What it is
A rare intestinal disease characterized by congenital partial or complete lack of the collagen mesh network in the intestinal wall, resulting in hypoperistalsis or aperistalsis. The enteric nervous system is normal or near-normal in the affected areas, although hypo- and dysganglionosis may be found in some proximal segments of the colon and/or small bowel. Patients present with chronic intractable slow transit constipation.
Key facts
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Disease
ICD-10 codes
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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