A 7-year-old boy arrives as ESI 3 with intermittent severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and currant-jelly stool. Vitals are stable. He draws his knees

Question

A 7-year-old boy arrives as ESI 3 with intermittent severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and currant-jelly stool. Vitals are stable. He draws his knees to his chest during episodes, and ultrasound shows a target sign. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Intussusception

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Constipation

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Malrotation with volvulus

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Acute pancreatitis

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Henoch-Schonlein purpura without intussusception

Intussusception — ABEM Board MCQ

A 7-year-old boy arrives as ESI 3 with intermittent severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and currant-jelly stool. Vitals are stable. He draws his knees to his chest during episodes, and ultrasound shows a target sign. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?