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Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease

Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease

Jouini, Raja
Helal, Imen
Yacoub, Sarra

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Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6208624398
ISBN13: 9786208624392
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Feb 10 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a rare congenital disorder defined by the absence of ganglion cells (GCs) in a segment of the digestive tract. Its diagnosis in Tunisia relies solely on histopathological study with hemathein-eosin. Currently, several studies are being carried out on biomarkers of MH, notably on the anti-calretinin antibody. The aim of our work was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the anti-calretinin antibody in the context of suspected HD. This was a retrospective study including 69 patients with MH. An immunohistochemical study with anti-calretinin antibody was performed. In MPA biopsies, CGs were labeled in 2 biopsies, while interstitial nerve fibers were labeled in 3 biopsies. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the anti-calretinin antibody were 93%, 100%, 100% and 70% respectively.The use of an immunohistochemical study with anti-calretinin antibody in the absence of GC is a reasonable alternative in view of the serious therapeutic implications of HD.

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