Dark Red Blood in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#700
SMLE Question #700
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Last updated: February 2026
A previously healthy 3-year-old boy has intermittent, severe, crampy abdominal pain for 8 hours. During episodes, he draws his knees to his chest and is well between episodes. He vomited twice and passed stool mixed with dark red blood and mucus. His abdomen is soft with mild distension, and a sausage-shaped mass is palpable in the right lower quadrant. What is the most likely location of the lead point in this condition?
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