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What physical sign may indicate pyloric stenosis in an infant?
What physical sign may indicate pyloric stenosis in an infant?
Which imaging test is often the first choice for diagnosing pyloric stenosis?
Which imaging test is often the first choice for diagnosing pyloric stenosis?
Which symptom is less likely to be present in a patient with pyloric stenosis?
Which symptom is less likely to be present in a patient with pyloric stenosis?
What is the definitive treatment for pyloric stenosis?
What is the definitive treatment for pyloric stenosis?
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What lab finding is commonly associated with pyloric stenosis?
What lab finding is commonly associated with pyloric stenosis?
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What is the most common symptom of pyloric stenosis in infants?
What is the most common symptom of pyloric stenosis in infants?
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In which demographic is pyloric stenosis most commonly found?
In which demographic is pyloric stenosis most commonly found?
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What occurs to the pylorus muscle in pyloric stenosis?
What occurs to the pylorus muscle in pyloric stenosis?
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What physiological condition develops as a consequence of persistent vomiting in pyloric stenosis?
What physiological condition develops as a consequence of persistent vomiting in pyloric stenosis?
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How does pyloric stenosis primarily affect the gastric outlet?
How does pyloric stenosis primarily affect the gastric outlet?
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What is a common occurrence after an episode of vomiting in an infant with pyloric stenosis?
What is a common occurrence after an episode of vomiting in an infant with pyloric stenosis?
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What factor mainly contributes to low blood potassium levels in pyloric stenosis?
What factor mainly contributes to low blood potassium levels in pyloric stenosis?
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What is the typical age range for the onset of vomiting due to pyloric stenosis?
What is the typical age range for the onset of vomiting due to pyloric stenosis?
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Study Notes
Pyloric Stenosis
- A palpable olive-shaped mass in the right upper abdomen may indicate pyloric stenosis in an infant.
- An ultrasound is often the first choice imaging test for diagnosing pyloric stenosis.
- Diarrhea is less likely to be present in a patient with pyloric stenosis.
- Surgery, specifically a pyloromyotomy, is the definitive treatment for pyloric stenosis.
- Hypochloremia (low blood chloride levels) is a common lab finding associated with pyloric stenosis.
- Projectile vomiting is the most common symptom of pyloric stenosis in infants.
- Pyloric stenosis is most commonly found in infants between the ages of 3 and 6 weeks.
- The pylorus muscle in pyloric stenosis becomes thickened and narrowed, obstructing the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
- Dehydration can develop as a consequence of persistent vomiting in pyloric stenosis.
- Pyloric stenosis primarily affects the gastric outlet by constricting the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
- An infant with pyloric stenosis may experience a forceful expulsion (projectile vomiting) after an episode of vomiting.
- The loss of potassium in the vomitus is a major factor that contributes to low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) in pyloric stenosis.
- The typical age range for the onset of vomiting due to pyloric stenosis is between 2 and 6 weeks of age.
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Test your knowledge on pyloric stenosis in infants with this comprehensive quiz. Explore key signs, symptoms, and treatments associated with this condition, as well as its physiological impacts. Perfect for medical students or healthcare professionals specializing in pediatrics.
