Hepatobiliary Disease USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 52-year-old man with recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus presents with progressive fatigue, arthralgias, and decreased libido. Vital signs: BP 128/82 mmHg, HR 88/min, RR 16/min, Temp 37.2°C. Physical examination reveals bronze skin pigmentation and hepatomegaly. Serum ferritin is elevated at 1,200 ng/mL. He denies alcohol use. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- AHemochromatosisCorrect answer
- BBudd-Chiari syndrome
- CWilson disease
- DAcute intermittent porphyria
- EGilbert syndrome
- FNonalcoholic steatohepatitis
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