Question

which of the following is the congenital condition of the intestine that can be characterized by being present in 2% of the population, 2 inches long, and within 2 feet of the ileocaecal valve?
tracheoesophageal fistula
pyloric stenosis
meconem ileus
meckels diverticulum
diverticulosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Tracheoesophageal fistula: Affects trachea/esophagus, not intestine. Eliminate.
• Pyloric stenosis: Affects pylorus (stomach - small intestine junction), not related to ileocaecal valve. Eliminate.
• Meconium ileus: Associated with cystic fibrosis, involves meconium blockage, not matching the "2% population, 2 inches, 2 feet from ileocaecal" description. Eliminate.
• Meckel's diverticulum: Congenital, present in ~2% of population, about 2 inches long, and located within 2 feet of the ileocaecal valve. Matches the description.
• Diverticulosis: Acquired (usually in older adults), not congenital, and different location/presentation. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. Meckel's diverticulum