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Pyloric stenosis laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Most common laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of infantile pyloric stenosis and adult type pyloric stenosis include hypokalemia, hypochloremia, and metabolic alkalosis.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis include electrolyte imbalances such as:[1][2][3]
- Hypokalemia
- Hypochloremia
- Metabolic alkalosis due to loss of gastric acid (which contains hydrochloric acid and potassium) via persistent vomiting.
- Any condition with severe vomiting may present with similar findings.
References
References
- ↑ Tutay GJ, Capraro G, Spirko B, Garb J, Smithline H (2013). “Electrolyte profile of pediatric patients with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis”. Pediatr Emerg Care. 29 (4): 465–8. doi:10.1097/PEC.0b013e31828a3006. PMID 23528507.
- ↑ Yu HR, Huang SC, Hsieh CS (1998). “Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presenting as pseudo-Bartter’s syndrome and seizures: report of one case”. Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi. 39 (3): 195–7. PMID 9684526.
- ↑ Breaux CW, Hood JS, Georgeson KE (1989). “The significance of alkalosis and hypochloremia in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis”. J Pediatr Surg. 24 (12): 1250–2. PMID 2593055.
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