A. Abdominal ultrasound – Explanation
Pyloric Stenosis:
Presentation:
Presentation:
Projectile non-bilious vomiting
Age group: 3-8 weeks
Olive sized abdominal mass
The child will feel hungry and want to feed despite constant vomiting
Diagnosis:
Abdominal ultrasound
Treatment:
Metabolic alkalosis – correct electrolyte imbalance + dehydration
Then referral to paediatric surgery (pyloromyotomy) + nasogastric tube
Occasionally, the exam may show an abdominal X-ray and ask you for the diagnosis.
This is typically what an abdominal X-ray of an infant with pyloric stenosis will look like:
