Trulearn: Biliary

Question 1

What nutritional deficiency is associated with obstructive jaundice?

Answer 1

decreased absorption of fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) leading to night blindness, osteomalacia and coagulopathy

Question 2

What are the different scores/classes of Child-Turcotte-Pugh and their associated mortality?

Answer 2

Class A (5-6): 10%
Class B (7-9): 30%
Class C (10-15): 75%