A 23-Year-Old Man Is Hospitalized with Acute Pancreatitis That Resolves

question 433

Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old man is hospitalized with acute pancreatitis that resolves rapidly on fasting.  He has suffered 2 similar episodes during the past 2 years.  A gallbladder ultrasound obtained during a previous episode was normal.  The patient has no other medical problems and takes no medications.  He does not consume alcohol.  Which of the following tests should be considered during the workup of this patient?

• A)Serum ceruloplasmin
• B)Serum cholesterol
• C)Serum ferritin
• D)Serum triglycerides
• E)Serum uric acid
• F)Urine oxalate

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