Painless Jaundice (malignancy suspected) — UKMLA MCQ

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A 59-year-old has new painless jaundice, dark urine and weight loss. What is the most appropriate referral pathway?

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Correct answer: A — Arrange suspected-cancer pathway assessment

Offer a suspected-cancer pathway referral for jaundice in people aged 40 or over. Prompt assessment is needed for possible pancreatic, biliary or other serious pathology; outpatient delay is unsafe.

Reference: NICE NG12: Suspected cancer recognition and referral: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng12/chapter/recommendations-organised-by-site-of-cancer