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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In 1886, [[Harald Hirschsprung]] described | In 1886, [[Harald Hirschsprung]] described Hirschsprung's disease for the first time in two infants who died with [[abdominal distension]]. In 2002, the [[RET proto-oncogene]] on [[chromosome 10]] was identified; it was determined that possible [[mutation|dominant mutations]] in this [[gene]] may lead to loss of function in the [[genetic code|encoded]] protein, leading to development of the disease. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
*In 1886, [[Denmark|Danish]] [[physician]] Harald Hirschsprung described the disease for the first time in two infants died with [[abdominal distension]]. The [[autopsies]] showed identical pictures with | *In 1886, [[Denmark|Danish]] [[physician]] Harald Hirschsprung described the disease for the first time in two infants died with [[abdominal distension]]. The [[autopsies]] showed identical pictures with pronounced dilatation and [[hypertrophy]] of the colon in both infants. | ||
*In August 1993, two independent groups reported that Hirschsprung’s disease could be mapped to a stretch of [[chromosome 10 (human)|chromosome 10]]. This research also suggested that a single [[gene]] was responsible for the disorder. However, the researchers were unable to isolate the single [[gene]] that they thought to be cause of Hirschsprung’s disease. | *In August 1993, two independent groups reported that Hirschsprung’s disease could be mapped to a stretch of [[chromosome 10 (human)|chromosome 10]]. This research also suggested that a single [[gene]] was responsible for the disorder. However, the researchers were unable to isolate the single [[gene]] that they thought to be cause of Hirschsprung’s disease. | ||
*In 2002, the [[RET proto-oncogene]] on [[chromosome 10]] was identified; it was determined that possible [[mutation|dominant mutations]] within this [[gene]] may lead to the loss of function in [[genetic code|encoded]] protein and cause the disease. | *In 2002, the [[RET proto-oncogene]] on [[chromosome 10]] was identified; it was determined that possible [[mutation|dominant mutations]] within this [[gene]] may lead to the loss of function in the [[genetic code|encoded]] protein and cause the disease. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
In 1886, Harald Hirschsprung described Hirschsprung's disease for the first time in two infants who died with abdominal distension. In 2002, the RET proto-oncogene on chromosome 10 was identified; it was determined that possible dominant mutations in this gene may lead to loss of function in the encoded protein, leading to development of the disease.
Historical Perspective
- In 1886, Danish physician Harald Hirschsprung described the disease for the first time in two infants died with abdominal distension. The autopsies showed identical pictures with pronounced dilatation and hypertrophy of the colon in both infants.
- In August 1993, two independent groups reported that Hirschsprung’s disease could be mapped to a stretch of chromosome 10. This research also suggested that a single gene was responsible for the disorder. However, the researchers were unable to isolate the single gene that they thought to be cause of Hirschsprung’s disease.
- In 2002, the RET proto-oncogene on chromosome 10 was identified; it was determined that possible dominant mutations within this gene may lead to the loss of function in the encoded protein and cause the disease.