ABP Pediatric Gastroenterology case studies
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The Pediatric Gastroenterology Subspecialty Certifying Exam is the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) examination through which a pediatrician who has completed accredited subspecialty training can earn board certification in pediatric gastroenterology. It is intended for fellows completing pediatric gastroenterology training and for physicians seeking initial subspecialty certification; the ABP lists Pediatric Gastroenterology among its subspecialty certifications, with admission requirements, non-standard pathways, and scholarly activity expectations set at the subspecialty level. The ABP Pediatric Gastroenterology case studies are 5 cases and about 1,971 words.
1Persistent Vomiting and Weight Loss in a 6-Year-Old
A 6-year-old boy is brought to your clinic with a 3-month history of recurrent vomiting, now occurring 4–5 times per week, mostly after meals but sometimes at night. He has lost 2 kg (from 22 kg to 20 kg, 10th percentile to 5th percentile) and has become increasingly irritable.
398 words, about 2 min2Failure to Thrive and Chronic Diarrhea in a 15-Month-Old
A 15-month-old girl presents with a 4-month history of chronic diarrhea, 3–5 loose, foul-smelling stools per day, and poor weight gain. Her weight is 8.2 kg (below the 3rd percentile for age, down from the 25th percentile at 12 months), and length is 72 cm (3rd percentile).
400 words, about 2 min3Neonatal Cholestasis and Acholic Stools
A 3-week-old male infant is brought to your clinic with persistent jaundice and pale stools. He was born at 38 weeks via spontaneous vaginal delivery with a birth weight of 3.2 kg.
417 words, about 2 min4Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Poor Growth in a 10-Year-Old
A 10-year-old girl is referred for evaluation of chronic abdominal pain and poor growth. She has had intermittent periumbilical pain for 6 months, occurring 2–3 times per week, often relieved by defecation.
376 words, about 2 min5Acute Liver Failure and Encephalopathy in a 5-Year-Old
A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with confusion and jaundice. He had a mild upper respiratory infection 2 weeks ago and was given acetaminophen for fever.
380 words, about 2 min