ochoa syndrome

Questions

What does ochoa syndrome mean?

A congenital disorder characterized by an association of a lower urinary tract and bowel dysfunction with a typical facial expression: when attempting to smile, the patient seems to be crying or grimacing.

Where does ochoa syndrome come from?

First described by the Colombian physician Bernardo Ochoa in the early 1960s.

How to pronounce ochoa syndrome

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