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On the fifth day of life, a newborn presents with excessive abdominal distension with contouring of intestinal loops on the anterior abdominal wall. Meconium passed after the enema. Abdominal X-ray shows dilation of the loops of the large intestine. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Intussusception
  2. Hirschsprung's discase
  3. Portal hypertension
  4. Stenosis of the ileum
  5. Ladd's syndrome
Correct answer

Hirschsprung's discase

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