Question

A 45-year-old man presents with sudden severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, amylase 950 U/L, ALT 250 U/L, bilirubin 65 µmol/L. He is febrile and has RUQ tenderness. What is the most likely aetiology?

Accepted Answer

Gallstone pancreatitis

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Alcohol-induced pancreatitis

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Hypertriglyceridaemia

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Drug-induced pancreatitis

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Autoimmune pancreatitis

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with sudden severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, amylase 950 U/L, ALT 250 U/L, bilirubin 65 µmol/L. He is febrile and has RUQ tenderness. What is the most likely aetiology?