A 56-year-old woman with a history of cholecystitis presents with jaundice and severe pruritus for 3 days. Vital signs: BP 128/82, HR 92, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. Laboratory studies reveal direct bilirubin 4.2 mg/dL, alkaline phosphatase 320 U/L, and normal transaminases. Abdominal ultrasound shows dilated common bile duct (8 mm) with gallstones; no hepatomegaly noted. Which diagnosis best explains her presentation?

  1. A)CholedocholithiasisGABARITO
  2. B)Gilbert syndrome
  3. C)Primary biliary cholangitis
  4. D)Hemolytic anemia
  5. E)Acute appendicitis

Explicação

Choledocholithiasis is obstruction of the common bile duct by gallstones and produces a cholestatic pattern with direct hyperbilirubinemia, elevated alkaline phosphatase, jaundice, and pruritus. Dilation of the common bile duct on imaging supports extrahepatic... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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