hirssprung disese

Ganglion cells

Hirschsprung disease is caused by the absence of which cells in the intestine?

Colon

Hirschsprung disease primarily affects which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Neural crest cell migration

The underlying pathology of Hirschsprung disease involves failure of:

Infancy

Hirschsprung disease is usually diagnosed during:

Failure to pass meconium within 48 hours

A common early sign of Hirschsprung disease in newborns is:

Functional intestinal obstruction

Hirschsprung disease results in which bowel condition?

Multifactorial / genetic

What type of inheritance pattern is associated with Hirschsprung disease?

Rectal biopsy

Which diagnostic test confirms Hirschsprung disease?

Meissner and Auerbach plexuses

Which nerve plexus is absent in Hirschsprung disease?

Chronic constipation

A classic symptom of Hirschsprung disease in infants is:

Enterocolitis

Which condition is a serious complication if Hirschsprung disease is untreated?

Accumulation of feces and gas

Abdominal distention in Hirschsprung disease is caused by:

Surgical removal of the affected bowel segment

The definitive treatment for Hirschsprung disease is:

Pull-through procedure

Which surgical procedure is commonly used to treat Hirschsprung disease?

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Sepsis

Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis can be life-threatening due to:

Barium enema

Which imaging study may show a transition zone in Hirschsprung disease?

Severe malnutrition

Delayed diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease may lead to:

Males

Hirschsprung disease occurs more commonly in:

Down syndrome

Which syndrome is commonly associated with Hirschsprung disease?

Bowel function

After surgery for Hirschsprung disease, long-term follow-up is needed to monitor

Hirschsprung disease

A newborn fails to pass meconium within 48 hours and has abdominal distention. What condition is suspected?

Hirschsprung disease

A rectal biopsy shows absence of ganglion cells. What does this confirm?

Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis

A child with Hirschsprung disease presents with fever, diarrhea, and abdominal swelling. What complication is likely?

Rectal biopsy

A 2-month-old infant has chronic constipation and vomiting. What is the priority diagnostic test?

Surgical intervention

A child is diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. What is the definitive management?

Enterocolitis leading to sepsis

A patient with untreated Hirschsprung disease develops severe infection. What is the cause?

Hirschsprung disease

A neonate with abdominal distention undergoes imaging that shows a narrow distal colon and dilated proximal colon. What does this suggest?

The affected bowel cannot relax and pass stool

Parents ask why their child needs surgery. What is the best explanation?

Chronic bowel obstruction

A child with Hirschsprung disease has poor weight gain. What is the cause?

Constipation or incontinence

After pull-through surgery, what complication should be monitored?

Hirschsprung disease

A child with Down syndrome has chronic constipation. Which disease should be suspected?

Functional obstruction

A baby with Hirschsprung disease has explosive stool after rectal exam. This finding suggests:

Hirschsprung disease

An infant presents with bilious vomiting and abdominal distention. What condition must be ruled out?

Treat enterocolitis urgently

A child with Hirschsprung disease develops dehydration and fever. What is the priority action?

Most children have good bowel function with follow-up

Parents ask about prognosis after surgery. What is the best response?

Bowel perforation

A newborn has delayed diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease. What serious complication may occur?

Relieve bowel obstruction

A child requires repeated enemas before surgery. What is the purpose?

Enterocolitis

A child with Hirschsprung disease presents with foul-smelling diarrhea. What does this indicate?

Fever and abdominal distention

A healthcare provider educates parents on warning signs after surgery. Which symptom requires immediate attention?

Sepsis from enterocolitis

A patient with untreated Hirschsprung disease develops shock. What is the most likely cause?