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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
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 consistent with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis include:[1]
- Hypokalemia
- Hypochloremia
- Metabolic alkalosis due to loss of gastric acid (which contain hydrochloric acid and potassium) via persistent vomiting; these findings can be seen with severe vomiting from any cause.
References
- ↑ Shaoul R, Enav B, Steiner Z, Mogilner J, Jaffe M (2004). "Clinical presentation of pyloric stenosis: the change is in our hands". Isr Med Assoc J. 6 (3): 134–7. PMID 15055266.