Most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Palpable olive-shaped mass in epigastric region, visible peristaltic waves, and nonbilious projectile vomiting at โผ2โ6 weeks old.
Ultrasound shows thickened and lengthened pylorus. Treatment is surgical incision (pyloromyotomy).
lovebugCould you explain WHY NOT (B) Gastric volvulus??
bc I think it can share some clinical symptoms.+2
calleocho305This is what I put, wouldn't hps occur earlier than 4 weeks? +
ssc30Gastric volvulus is very uncommon in general and almost never happens in infants.+2
ssc30Gastric Volvulus would also present with severe abdominal distention and pain due to incarceration.+1
homersulgastric volvulus - non bilious emesis
duodenal atresia - no peristaltic waves+
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Most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Palpable olive-shaped mass in epigastric region, visible peristaltic waves, and nonbilious projectile vomiting at โผ2โ6 weeks old.
Ultrasound shows thickened and lengthened pylorus. Treatment is surgical incision (pyloromyotomy).