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Case #4 -
A 75 year old lady presents with jaundice

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the usual history in patients with pancreatic cancer?

Typical history in pancreatic cancer:

  • Jaundice with acholic stools and dark urine and possible pruritis

  • Pain in upper abdomen with possible back pain

  • Weight loss

  • History of smoking

  • Diabetes mellitus (20%)
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
 
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