A 55-year-old with a history of peptic ulcer disease presents with acute severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. Serum lipase is elevated. ...

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A 55-year-old with a history of peptic ulcer disease presents with acute severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. Serum lipase is elevated. Which acute condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Acute pancreatitis

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Acute cholecystitis

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Perforated peptic ulcer

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Acute hepatitis

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Intestinal obstruction

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 55-year-old with a history of peptic ulcer disease presents with acute severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. Serum lipase is elevated. Which acute condition is most likely?