Approach to jaundice (conjugated hyperbilirubinemia) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 55-year-old man was brought to the emergency department for evaluation of vomiting and confusion for one day. The patient has a history of alcohol use disorder and chronic back pain following a motor vehicle accident several years ago. The patient has a history of drinking up to 2 pints of vodka per day. Current medications include oxycodone/acetaminophen 5-325 mg as needed every 2 hours. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 110/min, respirations are 15/min, and blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. The patient appears lethargic and is only oriented to person. Physical examination reveals scleral icterus and jaundice. There are no signs of chronic liver disease. Laboratory studies are shown below. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
 
Laboratory value
Result
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
100 u/L
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
1,549 u/L
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
1,845 u/L
Total bilirubin
3 mg/dL
Direct bilirubin
1 mg/dL
INR
1.3
White blood cell (WBC) count
10,000/mm3
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)300 u/L

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