A 9-month-old has intermittent drawing up of the legs, 'redcurrant jelly' stool and a sausage-shaped mass. What is the diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Intussusception
- Step 1: Telescoping of bowel causes colicky pain and bloody mucus in stools.
Answer
Intussusception.
Why not the others: Gastroenteritis, Meckel's diverticulum and Appendicitis do not fit this picture as well.
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