The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a feature is (its frequency). Frequencies are based on a specific study and may not be representative of all studies. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary for definitions of the terms below.
| Signs and Symptoms | Approximate number of patients (when available) |
| Abnormality of the upper urinary tract | 90% |
| Duodenal stenosis | 90% |
| Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the abdominal wall musculature | 50% |
| Abdominal situs inversus | 7.5% |
| Aganglionic megacolon | 7.5% |
| Anonychia | 7.5% |
| Anteverted nares | 7.5% |
| Arachnodactyly | 7.5% |
| Broad forehead | 7.5% |
| Camptodactyly of finger | 7.5% |
| Hyperparathyroidism | 7.5% |
| Limitation of joint mobility | 7.5% |
| Low-set, posteriorly rotated ears | 7.5% |
| Microcephaly | 7.5% |
| Narrow chest | 7.5% |
| Prominent nasal bridge | 7.5% |
| Round face | 7.5% |
| Umbilical hernia | 7.5% |
| Pancreatitis | 5% |
| Autosomal dominant inheritance | - |
| Constipation | - |
| Diarrhea | - |
| Dysphagia | - |
| Fetal megacystis | - |
| Hydronephrosis | - |
| Malnutrition | - |
| Megacystis | - |
| Microcolon | - |
| Polyhydramnios | - |
| Vesicoureteral reflux | - |
| Vomiting | - |
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A few years ago I lost a daughter to megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis (MMIH) syndrome. I now have a son and hope that he is fine. I would like to know if it is possible for my son to get this disease? If this is a genetic problem? How I can prevent a future pregnancy from developing this syndrome? and My chances to have a daughter without MMIH syndrome? Also, a relative of mine was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Is leukemia and MMIH syndrome related? See answer
