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What lab values correspond with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?
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Several: Hypochloremia-lowered chloride hypokalemia- lowered potassium.
Answered 12/13/2012
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Electrolyte changes: In a baby with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the lab abnormalities are a result of vomiting up hydrochloric acid and malnutrition. The chloride level goes down, the bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level goes up, and the potassium level can go down. If the diagnosis is made quickly, the labs may not be abnormal. If the baby has been vomiting a long time, the electolyte derangements can be severe.
Answered 1/24/2019
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