A 3-day-old premature infant born at 28 weeks gestation presents with abdominal distension, feeding intolerance, and lethargy. Vital signs show temperature 36.8°C, heart rate 165/min, respiratory rate 48/min, and blood pressure 52/35 mmHg. The infant has passed bloody stools. Abdominal examination reveals distension without rebound tenderness. Abdominal radiograph demonstrates pneumatosis intestinalis. Laboratory studies show thrombocytopenia at 95,000/μL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Malrotation with volvulus
  2. B)Necrotizing enterocolitisGABARITO
  3. C)Intussusception
  4. D)Duodenal atresia
  5. E)Hirschsprung disease

Explicação

Necrotizing enterocolitis occurs mainly in premature infants with bowel wall ischemic necrosis and pneumatosis intestinalis. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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