The primary characteristic of Hirschsprung disease is:
A) bowel dilation and fecal impaction.
B) pancreatic insufficiency.
C) hyperactive peristalsis.
D) ileal or jejunal atresia.

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The primary characteristic of Hirschsprung disease is bowel dilation and fecal impaction, caused by the absence or reduction of ganglion cells in the distal colon and rectum, leading to an obstruction in the bowel movement. This condition is also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon.

The Primary Characteristic of Hirschsprung Disease Is