Question

A 6-week-old infant presents with projectile vomiting immediately after feeds for the past week. The vomiting is non-bilious. The infant appears hungry between feeds and has lost weight. On examination, there may be a palpable 'olive' mass in the epigastrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pyloric stenosis

Answer

Gastro-oesophageal reflux

Answer

Duodenal atresia

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Malrotation with volvulus

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Necrotising enterocolitis

Practice question

A 6-week-old infant presents with projectile vomiting immediately after feeds for the past week. The vomiting is non-bilious. The infant appears hungry between feeds and has lost weight. On examination, there may be a palpable 'olive' mass in the epigastrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?