An 8-year-old boy presents with chronic constipation and a distended abdomen. He has had intermittent episodes of fecal impaction for years. Physical examination shows tight anal sphincter tone and a narrowed rectal vault. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Functional constipation B. Hirschsprung disease C. Acute intestinal obstruction) D. Meconium ileus E. Intussusception
[Answered]: An 8-year-old boy presents with chronic…
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