A 55-ycar-old woman presents with progressively deepening jaundicc, uncontrollable pruritus, pain in the abdomen (right upper quadrant) and yellow coloured urine. Investigations revealed –
Correct Answer: Carcinoma of head of the pancreas
Description: Around 60% of tumours arising from head of pancreas and involvement of common bile duct result in the development of obstructive jaundice, often with severe pruritis. Advanced stage present with central abdominal pain, weight loss, pain radiates from upper abdomen from back.
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