Neonatology MCQ- Q22

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q22

 

22. After starting to feed,  a 2-week-old baby girl who was born prematurely at 26 weeks of gestation becomes increasingly lethargic, has bloody stools, and has marked feeding intolerance. On examination, her abdomen is swollen and tender. What is your most likely diagnosis?

A. Acute gastroenteritis
B. Intusseception
C. Hurshprung disease
D. Necrotizing Enterocollitis
E. Sepsis

ANSWER= Ans D
Explain:- This is a classic presentation of necrotizing enterocolitis baby is premature and presents with abdominal distension bloody stools and marked feeding intolerance.

                  

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