Segmental dilatation of intestine presenting as partial intestinal obstruction in a child.

Segmental dilatation of the intestine in pediatric age group is a rare entity. Patients usually present with partial intestinal obstruction which may delay surgical decision. Our case was an 18-month-old girl, who presented with partial intestinal obstruction, provisionally diagnosed as a case of Hirschsprung's disease. Diagnostic evaluation with contrast study gave a clue of small intestinal obstruction with a dilated segment.