QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Based on the history, we can tell this patient is suffering from post-hepatic jaundice as she has both pale stools and dark urine, indicating there is a build of conjugated bilirubin which solely occurs in post-hepatic jaundice.
10002551
a
Biliary Stricture
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as sickle cell anaemia is a cause of pre-hepatic jaundice and results in an increased unconjugated bilirubin production.
10002552
b
Sickle Cell anaemia
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as thalassaemia is a cause of pre-hepatic jaundice and results in an increased unconjugated bilirubin production.
10002553
c
Thalassaemia
QuestionChoice
This is inccorrect as Gilberts' syndrome is a hereditary condition that is more common in men, causing pre-hepatic jaundice.
10002554
d
Gilberts' Syndrome
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as Criggler-Najjar syndrome is hereditary resulting in defects in bilirubin metabolism.
10002555
e
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
Concept
Chapter
2693
4049
Jaundice
Topic
136
Gastroenterology
13057
A 49-year-old female presents with a 3-day history of fever, jaundice and right-upper quadrant pain. The patient also reported pale stools and dark urine. On examination, scleral icterus was noted and RUQ tenderness.

What is the most underlying cause?
a