A male infant presented with distension of abdomen shortly after birth with passing of less meconium. Subsequently a full-thickness biopsy of the rectum was performed. The rectal biopsy is likely to show:
b. Lack of ganglion cells(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1894-1897, Ghai 8/e p 285-286)"Whenever neonate presents with delayed passage of stool, Hirschsprung's disease should be suspected".
Fibrosis of submucosa
Lack of ganglion cells
Thickened muscularis propria
Hyalinization of the muscular coat
Stomach and Intestines