Match the correct pathologic indication of the pediatric skeletal system and abdomen to the definition.(Use each choice only once.)
-An inflammation at the tibial tuberosity,most common in 5- to 10-year-old boys

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Inflammation at the tibial tuberosity is characteristic of Osgood-Schlatter disease, which typically affects 5- to 10-year-old boys during a growth spurt.

Answer: D
 Hirschsprung disease is a congenital disorder that affects the colon and causes obstruction and dilation of the bowel, resulting in symptoms such as constipation, abdominal distension, and vomiting.

Answer: F
 Atresia (or clausura) refers to the absence or closure of a normal body opening or tubular structure, and can occur in the digestive system or other organs. In the context of the pediatric abdomen, it typically refers to a blockage or closure of the intestines that can lead to bowel obstruction and require surgical intervention.

Note: The other conditions listed are not specific to the pediatric skeletal system or abdomen, or do not match the given definition. Köhler bone disease refers to avascular necrosis of the navicular bone in the foot, while Spinal bifida occulta is a form of spinal cord defect that may not cause any symptoms. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious disease affecting premature infants and can cause inflammation and tissue death in the intestines.

Match the Correct Pathologic Indication of the Pediatric Skeletal System