Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Most Commonly Occurs in All of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis most commonly occurs in all of the following patient populations except:

• A) in male patients.
• B) in female patients.
• C) infants between 2 and 6 weeks of age.
• D) infants with bile-free projectile vomiting.

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Definitions:

Extensor Digiti Minimi

A muscle in the forearm that functions to extend the little finger.

Rotator Cuff

Four deep muscles that attach the humerus to the scapula.

Infraspinatus

A thick triangular muscle located on the back of the shoulder which helps in the rotation and stabilization of the shoulder joint.

Coracobrachialis

A muscle in the shoulder that assists with flexion and adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.