Question

A 62-year-old woman presents with persistent generalized itching, particularly severe at night. She has no primary skin lesions, but there are multiple excoriations. She has a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia. Which investigation is most important to perform?

Accepted Answer

Liver function tests

Answer

Skin biopsy

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Fasting glucose

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Thyroid function tests

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Full blood count

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman presents with persistent generalized itching, particularly severe at night. She has no primary skin lesions, but there are multiple excoriations. She has a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia. Which investigation is most important to perform?