Question

A child born to a 43-year-old mother is diagnosed with Down's syndrome. On the second day of life massive emesis begins. Which one of the following complications is the infant's most likely medical complication?

A. Atrial septal defect
B. Congenital hypothyroidism
C. Duodenal atresia
D. Hypotonia of gastro-esophageal sphincter
E. Macroglossia

Answer 1

The most likely medical complication for the infant in this scenario is Duodenal atresia, a congenital condition where the first part of the small intestine is blocked or absent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most likely medical complication for the infant in this scenario would be C. Duodenal atresia.

Down syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21) is a genetic disorder that results in intellectual disability and physical abnormalities. It is associated with several medical complications, including gastrointestinal abnormalities. Duodenal atresia is a congenital condition where the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) is blocked or absent. This can lead to the infant experiencing vomiting (emesis) shortly after birth.