A 12 year old girl has history of recurrent bulky stolls and abdominal pain since 3 year of age. She has moderate pallor and her weight and height are below the 3`d percentile. Which of the following is the most appropriate investigation to make a specific diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Small intestinal biopsy
Description: Answer is A (Small intestinal biopsy): 'Small intestinal mucosal biopsy is essential in the evaluation of a patient with documented steatorrhea or chronic diarrhea (>3 weeks). -- Harrisons Failure to thrive in the background of recurrent bulky stools and abdominal pain suggests a diagnosis of chronic malabsorption. Although all options provided in the question may be used to suppo the diagnosis, the most appropriate investigation to make a specific diagnosis is small intestinal biopsy.
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