Microgastria limb reduction defect

Disease Overview

Microgastria limb reduction defect is a rare disorder with less than 60 previously reported cases. Children born with this condition have a small stomach (microgastria) and limb abnormalities. Symptoms may include vomiting, aspiration pneumonia and growth problems. Abnormalities involving the heart, lungs, kidney and gastrointestinal system are also symptoms of this condition. This condition is caused by an error that occurs during the development of the embryo. Treatment may involve reconstructive surgery (Hunt-Lawrence pouch) to help improve the child’s feeding abilities.[7222]

Synonyms

• Microgastria-limb reduction defects association
• MLRD
• Congenital microgastria and limb reduction defects