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Case presentation: This paper presents the diagnostic work-up of a 40-year-old patient who was referred to a tertiary center due to refractory chronic constipation. A diagnosis of intestinal neuronal dysplasia type B was made after a surgical procedure based on pathohistological findings. Discussion: In a further multi-year follow-up, the patient was symptom-free with regular bowel movements, with a significant quality of life improvement. 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