A 34-year-old woman at 24 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. She has a history of...

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A 34-year-old woman at 24 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. She has a history of gallstones. Her amylase is 1,200 U/L. Blood pressure and urinalysis are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Acute pancreatitis

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HELLP syndrome

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Pre-eclampsia

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Obstetric cholestasis

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy

A 34-year-old woman at 24 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. She has a history of gallstones. Her amylase is 1,200 U/L. Blood pressure and urinalysis are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?