Regulation of Gene Expression Ontolology

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Preferred Name

Visceral myopathy

Synonyms

VSCM

Definitions

(VSCM) - A rare inherited form of myopathic pseudo-obstruction characterized by impaired function of enteric smooth muscle cells, resulting in abnormal intestinal motility, severe abdominal pain, malnutrition, and even death. The disease shows inter- and intrafamilial variability. Most severely affected patients exhibit prenatal bladder enlargement, intestinal malrotation, neonatal functional gastrointestinal obstruction, and dependence on total parenteral nutrition and urinary catheterization.

ID

http://identifiers.org/omim/155310

altLabel

VSCM

definition

(VSCM) - A rare inherited form of myopathic pseudo-obstruction characterized by impaired function of enteric smooth muscle cells, resulting in abnormal intestinal motility, severe abdominal pain, malnutrition, and even death. The disease shows inter- and intrafamilial variability. Most severely affected patients exhibit prenatal bladder enlargement, intestinal malrotation, neonatal functional gastrointestinal obstruction, and dependence on total parenteral nutrition and urinary catheterization.

id

OMIM:155310

notation

OMIM:155310

prefLabel

Visceral myopathy

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OGMS_0000031

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