PATHOLOGY MCQ
BILIARY
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Question
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A patient has a confirmed diagnosis of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and has failed medical management. Each of the following is an appropriate intervention EXCEPT:
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Transduodenal sphincteroplasty
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Endoscopic sphincterotomy
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Biliary-enteric drainage
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Endoscopic stent placement
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Specific diagnostic criteria for SOD include: Transaminitis (greater 2 times the upper limit of normal on 2 or more occasions. Common bile duct dilation (greater than 10 mm on US; greater than 12 mm on ERCP) Biliary pain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sphincter of Oddi is relaxed by the hormone cholecystokinin via vasoactive intestinal peptide.
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