Failure to pass a meconium stool in the first 24 hours after birth, along with abdominal distention, are often the first signs of:
a. Meckel diverticulum.
b. cystic fibrosis.
c. biliary atresia.
d. hydramnios.
B
Meconium ileus is often the first manifestation of cystic fibrosis or Hirschsprung disease.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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