Jaundice (Assessment & Diagnosis) — 23yo Man | Hepatology | MCCQE1 Q#12206
MCCQE1 Question #12206
Dimension of Care
Chronic Care
Activity
Assessment & Diagnosis
Objective
Jaundice
Section
Medicine / Family Medicine
Subject
Hepatology
Last updated: February 2026
A 23-year-old man presents to a university health clinic because his friends noticed mild yellowing of his eyes during final exam week. He reports mild fatigue but no abdominal pain, pruritus, fever, dark urine, pale stools, or weight loss. He does not drink alcohol and takes no medications. There is no personal or family history of liver disease or hemolytic anemia. On examination, he is well-appearing with mild scleral icterus but no abdominal tenderness or hepatosplenomegaly. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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