Constipation in Childhood – Most Likely Diagnosis MCQ for INI CET, NEET SS, and Pediatric Surgery Exams
Q) A 4-year-old child presents with a history of infrequent, hard stools associated with painful defecation.
There is no history of vomiting, fever, or blood in the stool. On examination, there is a palpable fecal mass in the left lower abdomen, and the anal tone is normal.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
# Theme from Mock test 32
- A) Hirschsprung disease
- B) Functional constipation
- C) Intussusception
- D) Anal fissure