A 53 year old male who is a heavy alcoholic presents with 12 hour history of sharp central abdominal pain and vomiting. He prefers to sit up rather than lying fiat as pain increases on lying down. O/E he has mild jaundice. Temp – 38. 3deg C. Pulse 132/min BP 118/82 mm Hg. There is periumbilical discoloration and maximum tenderness in epigastrium. Diagnosis
A 53 year old male who is a heavy alcoholic presents with 12 hour history of sharp central abdominal pain and vomiting. He prefers to sit up rather than lying fiat as pain increases on lying down. O/E he has mild jaundice. Temp – 38. 3deg C. Pulse 132/min BP 118/82 mm Hg. There is periumbilical discoloration and maximum tenderness in epigastrium. Diagnosis
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A 53 year old male who is a heavy alcoholic presents with 12 hour history of sharp central abdominal pain and vomiting. He prefers to sit up rather than lying fiat as pain increases on lying down. O/E he has mild jaundice. Temp - 38. 3deg C. Pulse 132/min BP 118/82 mm Hg. There is periumbilical discoloration and maximum tenderness in epigastrium. Diagnosis
✓ Correct Answer: A. Acute pancreatitis
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