A 65-Year-Old Man Complains of Vague Upper Abdominal Pain, Weight

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old man complains of vague upper abdominal pain, weight loss, and loose fatty stools. Radiographs show visible calcifications within the pancreas. These findings are most consistent with a diagnosis of which of the following disorders?

• A) Ductal carcinoma of the pancreas
• B) Acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas
• C) Islet cell carcinoma
• D) Chronic pancreatitis
• E) Pancreatic pseudocyst

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Definitions:

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Mere Exposure

A psychological phenomenon where individuals develop a preference for something simply because they are familiar with it.

Imitate Behaviors

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Meat Powder

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