Crying in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#18357
SMLE Question #18357
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Objective: OBJ-377
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-month-old boy is brought for a midline abdominal bulge noted since early infancy. It becomes more prominent with crying and disappears at rest or with gentle pressure. He feeds well with no vomiting or abdominal distension. Examination shows a soft, non-tender, reducible protrusion at the umbilical ring with normal overlying skin. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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