A 60-year-old man presents with painless jaundice, pale stools, and dark urine for the past week. He also reports significant weight loss and poor app...

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A 60-year-old man presents with painless jaundice, pale stools, and dark urine for the past week. He also reports significant weight loss and poor appetite over the last few months. Examination reveals palpable, non-tender gallbladder (Courvoisier's sign). What is the most likely underlying cause?

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Pancreatic cancer (head of pancreas)

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Gallstones in common bile duct

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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)

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Viral hepatitis

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Alcoholic liver disease

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstructive Jaundice / Pancreatic Cancer

A 60-year-old man presents with painless jaundice, pale stools, and dark urine for the past week. He also reports significant weight loss and poor appetite over the last few months. Examination reveals palpable, non-tender gallbladder (Courvoisier's sign). What is the most likely underlying cause?