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fibrocystic disease in the newborn is a cause of: intussusception volvulus meconem lleus pyloric stenosis
Fibrocystic disease (cystic fibrosis) in newborns can cause meconium ileus, which is a blockage of the ileum by thickened meconium. Intussusception is often related to lymphoid hyperplasia or other factors, volvulus involves bowel twisting, and pyloric stenosis is due to hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle, not directly related to fibrocystic disease.
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Meconium Ileus (the option with "Meconeum Ileus" - note: correct spelling is "Meconium Ileus", but based on the given option, the answer is the option labeled with "Meconeum Ileus")