RT Journal Article
T1 Chronic primary intestinal pseudo-obstruction from visceral myopathy
A1 Muñoz Yagüe, María Teresa
A1 Marín Gabriel, José Carlos
A1 Colina Ruiz-Delgado, Francisco
A1 Ibarrola De Andrés, Carolina Natalia
A1 López Alonso, G.
A1 Martín, M. A.
A1 Solís Herruzo, José Antonio
AB Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is an uncommon syndrome characterized by relapsing episodes suggesting intestinal obstruction during which no mechanical causes are identified to account for symptoms. Etiologic factors may be manifold. Among them a number of neurologic conditions, gastrointestinal smooth muscle myopathies, endocrino-metabolic and autoimmune diseases, and the use of selected drugs stand out. We report a case of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction originating in a sporadic, primary intestinal myopathy that corresponds to no type thus far described. A histological study of the intestinal wall showed disrupted muscle bundles and the presence of interstitial edema. Myocytes had severe degenerative changes, and no alterations were seen in submucosal and myenteric plexus neurons. The activity of enzyme complexes in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and of thymidine phosphorylase was normal. No mitochondrial DNA changes were seen.
PB Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva
SN 1130-0108
YR 2006
FD 2006
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/130767
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/130767
LA eng
NO Muñoz-Yagüe MT, Marín JC, Colina F, Ibarrola C, López-Alonso G, Martín MA, Solís-Herruzo JA. Chronic primary intestinal pseudo-obstruction from visceral myopathy. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2006 Apr;98(4):292-302. English, Spanish. doi: 10.4321/s1130-01082006000400007
DS Docta Complutense
RD 22 mar 2026