12 Hours Of Intermittent in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Pediatric Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#719
SMLE Question #719
Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with 12 hours of intermittent severe abdominal pain with crying and drawing his knees to his chest. He has vomited twice and passed one dark red, jelly-like stool. Abdominal examination shows a palpable elongated mass in the right upper quadrant. The clinician suspects intussusception. What is the best initial investigation to reach the diagnosis?
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