Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
771
Name:
Anus, Imperforate
Definition:
A congenital abnormality characterized by the persistence of the anal membrane, resulting in a thin membrane covering the normal ANAL CANAL. Imperforation is not always complete and is treated by surgery in infancy. This defect is often associated with NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS; MENTAL RETARDATION; and DOWN SYNDROME.
Alternative IDs:
ParentIDs:
MESH:D004065
TreeNumbers:
C06.198.050 |C16.131.314.094
Synonyms:
Anal Atresia |Anal Atresias |Atresia, Anal |Atresias, Anal |Imperforate Anus