Meconium ileus

What it means

Obstruction of the intestine due to abnormally thick meconium.

Obstruction of the intestine is known as ileus.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome · Meconium ileus in neonates · Meconium ileus on ultrasonography