A 49-year-old man presents to the emergency department complaining that his skin has turned yellow. Physical examination reveals the man has jaundice. He has no abdominal pain and has a negative Murphy’s sign. The physician is concerned that he can feel the patient’s gallbladder and orders a CT scan.
What is the most likely cause of jaundice in this patient? *This case is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only. The answer is posted in the comment section below!