You are examining a 5-year-old before he begins school. You notice a systolic, grade II/VI vibratory murmur over the LLSB and apex with normal S2 splitting. He has normal pulses as well. Which of the following is most likely?

A) Tricuspid stenosis
B) Mitral stenosis
C) Still's murmur
D) Venous hum


C) Still's murmur

This description is consistent with Still's murmur, a very common and benign murmur of childhood. Tricuspid and mitral stenosis would be diastolic murmurs and the venous hum is usually not heard in this area. Further evaluation is usually not necessary.

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