A three week old infant presented in the paediatric outpatient department having non bilious vomiting; which is projectile in nature. O/E child is found to be slightly dehydrated. A vigorous peristaltic wave was seen to move from left hypochondrium to umbilicus after feeding. The most likely diagnosis in the infant is:
Correct Answer: Pyloric stenosis
Description: Ans. A. Pyloric stenosisThis is a classical presentation of Idiopathic HPS. It is the most common surgical disorder of gastrointestinal tract in infants.This disorder is 4-6 times more common in boys than girls. In 75-80% of affected infants, a firm olive shaped mass is palpable in the medgastrium. USG abdomen is the diagnostic investigation and shows muscle thickness of >4mm & pylorus length>16mm.
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