A 6-week-old infant presents with projectile vomiting immediately after feeds for the past week. The vomit does not contain bile. The infant appears h...

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A 6-week-old infant presents with projectile vomiting immediately after feeds for the past week. The vomit does not contain bile. The infant appears hungry after vomiting. On examination, a small, firm mass ('olive') may be palpable in the epigastrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pyloric stenosis

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR)

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Duodenal atresia

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Malrotation with volvulus

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Intussusception

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pyloric Stenosis

A 6-week-old infant presents with projectile vomiting immediately after feeds for the past week. The vomit does not contain bile. The infant appears hungry after vomiting. On examination, a small, firm mass ('olive') may be palpable in the epigastrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?