Which finding from palpating the abdomen of a young child indicates pyloric stenosis?
a. abdominal distention, palpable stool over the abdomen, and absence of stool in the rectum
b. olive-shaped mass palpated in the right epigastric area
c. sausage-shaped mass with intermittent pain on palpation of the upper abdomen
d. soft, rounded mass in the left upper abdomen
B
On palpation, pyloric stenosis is indicated if an olive-shaped mass is felt in the right epigastric area. Hirschsprung's disease presents with abdominal distention, palpable stool over the abdomen, and absence of stool in the rectum. A sausage-shaped mass that produces intermittent pain when palpated in the upper abdomen is indicative of intussusception.
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