Atypical Presentation of Acquired Hypoganglionosis in a Patient Taking Clozapine
Acquired hypoganglionosis (HG) is a rare enteric gastrointestinal neuromuscular disorder previously associated with chronic inflammation that can lead to constipation, ileus, and even death. There is little known about the pathophysiology of acquired hypoganglionosis, and it is unclear if medication...
Main Authors: | Catherine Gisi, Anamaria Munteanu, Lawrence Ku, Samuel French, Michael Fleischman, Viktor Eysselein |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/1272567 |
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