When is Hirschsprung's disease diagnosed?
a. 100% at birth
b. 75% at birth and 25% by 1 week
c. 15% within the first month of life and 80% by 1 year
d. 80% within the first 6 months of life
C
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A Incorrect. Hirschsprung's disease is not diagnosed in 100% of infants at birth.
B Incorrect. Hirschsprung's disease is diagnosed in 75% of infants at birth and 25% by 1 week.
C Correct. Hirschsprung's disease is diagnosed in 15% of infants within the first month of life and 80% by 1 year.
D Incorrect. Hirschsprung's disease is not diagnosed in 80% of infants within the first 6 months of life.
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