1
Q
Name three causes of obstructive jaundice
A
- common bile duct stones (choledocolithiasis)
- pancreatic carcinoma (head of pancreas)
- external compression (cancer in liver e.g.)
- bile duct cancer
- congenital bile duct stricture
2
Q
Name of bile duct cancer?
A
cholangiocarcinoma
3
Q
What are the symptoms of obstructive jaundice?
A
jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, weight loss, itching
4
Q
What are the investigations for obstructive jaundice?
A
LFTs coag tests Abdo CT MRCP ERCP
