Complications in Pediatrics — 9yo Child | Pediatric Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#12185
SMLE Question #12185
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Objective: OBJ-289
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy has 2 months of intermittent epigastric burning pain that sometimes wakes him from sleep and is partially relieved by food. There is no vomiting, weight loss, hematemesis, or melena. His mother had peptic ulcer disease diagnosed by endoscopy as an adult. Examination shows mild epigastric tenderness without peritoneal signs, and his growth is normal. Which test is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis and assess for complications?
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