A 6-week-old firstborn boy has projectile non-bilious vomiting after every feed and a palpable 'olive' in the abdomen. What is the diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
- Step 1: Pyloric stenosis presents at 2 to 8 weeks and is treated surgically after correcting electrolytes.
Answer
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Why not the others: Volvulus causes bilious vomiting.
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