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Pancreatic cancer — PARA MCQ

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A 66-year-old man has painless jaundice, pale stools, dark urine and 8 kg weight loss. Examination shows a palpable non-tender gallbladder. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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Correct answer: B — Urgent pancreatic-protocol CT or specialist suspected cancer pathway imaging

Painless obstructive jaundice with weight loss and palpable gallbladder suggests pancreatic cancer. Urgent suspected cancer pathway imaging is appropriate.

Reference: NICE NG12: Suspected cancer; NICE CKS: Pancreatic cancer