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Question 4: General Surgery MCQA 60-year-old man presents with a painless jaundice. What is the most concerning diagnosis to rule out?%u2022 Gallstones%u2022 Pancreatic cancer%u2022 Hepatitis%u2022 Cirrhosis%u2022 Hemolytic anemiaAnswer: Pancreatic cancerExplanation: Painless jaundice in an older adult is a red flag for pancreatic cancer, particularly cancer of the head of the pancreas. This presentation occurs due to obstruction of the common bile duct by the tumor. It's crucial to rule out this serious condition in such cases.
