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9-Year Old-Male Patient Born with Trisomy 21, Hyperthyroidism, and Hirschsprung Disease

  • 9-yr-old male patient born with trisomy 21, hyperthyroidism, and Hirschsprung disease presents for evaluation.
  • He underwent Soave pull-through at 9 mo.
  • He was initially evaluated by Gastroenterology for “constipation and overflow pseudo-incontinence” with a plan to administer rectal Botox.
  • Colorectal Surgery was invited to examine the patient while in the operating room.

28-Year-Old Pregnant Female Patient with Abdominal Tumor on Fetus

  • 28-yr-old pregnant woman at 30 wk gestational age presents for evaluation because of prenatal ultrasound of fetus with concern for abdominal tumor.
  • Ultrasound was repeated 6 wk after the initial ultrasound. On repeat ultrasound at 36 wk, the mass is noted to be in the pelvis, posterior to the bladder identified to be hydrocolpos.
  • MRI was obtained to help identify the anatomy.