Which complication or association is classically linked with Infantile pyloric stenosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis
- Step 1: Hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis is classically linked with Infantile pyloric stenosis.
Answer
Hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis.
Why not the others: 'Hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis': vomiting causes alkalosis, not acidosis. 'Hypokalaemic metabolic acidosis': the picture is alkalosis. 'Respiratory alkalosis': it is not the expected pattern.
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