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Part 1 Final. The Curious Case of John Dick. Group 3 Clinical Clerk Batch 2012 S Y 2011-2012. Objectives. To discuss an intriguing case of an elderly woman with abdominal pain To elaborate on the approach to jaundice To discuss the diagnostic approaches to jaundice
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The Curious Case of John Dick Group 3 Clinical Clerk Batch 2012 SY 2011-2012
Objectives • To discuss an intriguing case of an elderly woman with abdominal pain • To elaborate on the approach to jaundice • To discuss the diagnostic approaches to jaundice • To present the management of obstructive jaundice and review therapeutic options
Identifying Data • L.S. • 64-year-old • Widow • Vegetable vendor • Tondo, Manila
Chief Complaint Generalized jaundice of 1 month duration
Temporal Profile Weight loss Loss of appetite Tea-colored urine Colicky Abdominal Pain Jaundice 6 mos PTA 4 wks PTA 2 wks PTA 1 wk PTA 4 days PTA Admission
Past Medical History: • Osteoarthritis, right ankle – took unrecalled medication for 1 month • Exposure to Tuberculosis • G4P4 (4004) via NSD without complications • No history of cancer • No history of heart failure or valvular defects • No history of Hepatitis B or C • No hemolytic disorders • No dyslipidemia • No history of blood transfusion • No history of needle prick injury • No history of prolonged or high-dose intake of drugs (e.g. Quinacrine, Rifampicin, etc) • No previous hospitalization, surgery, dental surgery
Family History • Tuberculosis – Mother • No history of Cancer • No history of hemolytic disorders • Social History: • Non-smoker, non-alcoholic beverage drinker • No IV illicit drug use
Review of Systems • Weight loss (~50 kg ~36 kg in 1 month) • No weakness • No persistent cough, night sweats, hemoptysis, fever • No edema, difficulty of breathing, orthopnea • No breast lump, pain or discharge • No abnormal vaginal bleeding • No history of abdominal trauma, changes in bowel movement, nausea and vomiting, fatty food intolerance
Assessment • Primary Impression • Obstructive Jaundice secondary to Pancreatic Head Mass • Differential Diagnoses: • TB Lymphadenitis • Peribiliary cancer • Choledocholithiasis