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September 5, 2025CureusOpen Access

Delayed Diagnosis of Hirschsprung Disease in an 18-Year-Old Male Patient With Fecaloma and Colonic Perforation: A Case Report

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Case report details 18-year-old male with chronic constipation suffering colonic perforation, indicating urgency of diagnosis.

Timely surgical intervention can save lives in cases of colonic perforation and Hirschsprung disease.
Case of an 18-year-old male with a longstanding history of chronic constipation leading to fecaloma.
Diagnosed with short-segment Hirschsprung disease after a subtotal colectomy revealed absence of ganglion cells.
Highlights the need for awareness of organic causes in adolescents with chronic constipation and metabolic issues.

Gómez et al. (2025) studied this question.

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