A patient with pancreatic malignancy presents with lethargy, yellow urine and pruritus. The probable location of the tumor is:
Correct Answer: Head of the pancreas
Description: Obstructive jaundice is a frequent feature when the cancer is located in the head of pancreas. The symptoms are abdominal discomfo, pruritus, lethargy, and weight loss. Physical signs: Jaundice and cachexia, and scratch marks. 25% have a palpable gall bladder (Courvoisier's sign). Ref: Harrison, Edition -18, Page-789
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