Cholelithiasis with epigastric hernia in down’s syndrome: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20220649Keywords:
Down’s syndrome, Cholelithiasis, Moynihan hump, Epigastric herniaAbstract
Down’s syndrome is associated with various congenital anomalies, musculoskeletal abnormalities and also various anatomical variation in organ systems. In this report we are presenting a case of cholelithiasis with Epigastric hernia in 42 years Male down’s syndrome patient, on laparoscopic exploration found multiple rectus sheath defects in epigastric region and Moynihan hump. A rare case of Down’s syndrome with multiple anterior abdominal wall defects.
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