Hepatobiliary Disease USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A full-term newborn presents with visible loops of small bowel protruding through a defect in the anterior abdominal wall just lateral to the umbilicus without membranous coverage. Vital signs show HR 145/min, RR 48/min, temp 36.8°C. Abdominal examination reveals exposed bowel loops without peritoneal sac. Prenatal ultrasound demonstrated normal amniotic fluid volume. Laboratory studies show normal liver function tests. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- AOmphalocele
- BMeckel diverticulum
- CDiaphragmatic hernia
- DGastroschisisCorrect answer
- EUmbilical hernia
- FPrune belly syndrome
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