Table 3. Newly described causes of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
CAID syndrome (SGOL 1 mutation) |
ACTG2 gene–associated megacystis–microcolon–intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome |
Mitochondrial diseases (MNGIE) |
Deficient interstitial cells of Cajal |
Viral infections (CMV, EBV, HSV, rotavirus) |
Eosinophilic enterocolitis and neuropathy |
Autoimmune (ANNA-1) |
“Idiopathic” myositis and neuropathies |
Systemic lupus erythematosus/Crohn's disease |
New drug effects—perinatal zidovudine |
Abbreviations: CAID, chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia; CMV, cytomegalovirus; EBV, Epstein–Barr virus; HSV, herpes simplex virus.