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Gastroenterology 2

A 60-year-old male is noted to have mild jaundice and 15-lb weight loss. The patient has noted pruritus and pale, clay-colored stools. On exam- ination, the gallbladder is palpable. Alkaline phosphatase is very elevated. Select the disease.

Explanation60-year-old male with jaundice has an obstructive process, as his pale stools suggest the lack of bilirubin in the stool. A high alkaline phosphatase also indicates that there is an obstructive jaundice. Pancreatic carcinoma would be the most likely cause of obstructive jaundice in this patient.