12 Hours Of Intermittent in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#6663
SMLE Question #6663
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Objective: OBJ-289
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with 12 hours of intermittent, crampy abdominal pain causing him to draw up his legs and cry, with symptom-free intervals. Parents report two episodes of dark red stools. He is alert and well perfused. Abdominal examination shows a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant; the abdomen is otherwise soft without guarding or rebound. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
Continue in practice mode
Sign in and start a focused practice session to view options, submit your answer, and read the full explanation.