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shiny

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Nov 13, 2007 - 2:30 PM       #1

45 yrs pt has been having a duodenal ulcer fince last 2 years. now he presents clear color vomitng and partly digested food. he also shows weight loss of 3 kg in the last one month. what is the most appropriate diagnosis?

A pyloric stenosis
B pyloric carcinoma
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dr.wad

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Nov 23, 2007 - 8:56 AM       #2

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Ivonne

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Nov 23, 2007 - 10:29 AM       #3

I think this patient is having gastric outlet obstruction, therefore--------->A, but Pyloric stenosis needs further work up---------> Endoscopy&biopsy


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Nov 23, 2007 - 6:17 PM       #4

Pyloric stenosis most likely


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Nov 23, 2007 - 6:17 PM       #5

No bleeding



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Jul 23, 2008 - 1:33 PM       #6

a!





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