A 9-month-old boy presents with intermittent screaming episodes, drawing his knees up, and later passes a stool with blood and mucus (redcurrant jelly...

Question

A 9-month-old boy presents with intermittent screaming episodes, drawing his knees up, and later passes a stool with blood and mucus (redcurrant jelly). Examination reveals a palpable sausage-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent surgical/paediatric review and imaging for suspected intussusception

Answer

Reassure and discharge

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Give oral laxatives

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Start oral antibiotics only

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Schedule outpatient ultrasound in 2 weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Intussusception

A 9-month-old boy presents with intermittent screaming episodes, drawing his knees up, and later passes a stool with blood and mucus (redcurrant jelly). Examination reveals a palpable sausage-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant. What is the most appropriate immediate management?