An infant presents with abdominal distension,intolerance to feeding,rectal bleeding,and abdominal wall erythema.Laboratory findings include thrombocytopenia,neutropenia,and metabolic acidosis.An abdominal radiograph reveals distended loops and pneumatosis intestinalis.Which of the following conditions is consistent with these findings?

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Infants with NEC will present with abdominal distension,intolerance to feeds,rectal bleeding,and abdominal wall erythema.Laboratory values include thrombocytopenia,neutropenia,and metabolic acidosis.Severe acidosis may require intubation and mechanical ventilation.The diagnosis is confirmed radiographically.Distended loops will be seen and pneumatosis intestinalis is pathognomonic.Air may be seen in the portal system as well.Pneumoperitoneum confirms a perforated viscus necessitating operation.

An Infant Presents with Abdominal Distension,intolerance to Feeding,rectal Bleeding,and Abdominal