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Differential Diagnosis for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) type II: This is the most likely diagnosis as it is a common cause of biliary-type abdominal pain and is often associated with elevated liver enzymes or dilatation of the bile duct.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Choledocholithiasis (gallstones in the bile duct): This condition can cause similar symptoms to SOD and should be considered in the differential diagnosis, especially if there is evidence of bile duct obstruction.
  • Chronic pancreatitis: This condition can cause abdominal pain and elevated pancreatic enzymes, which may be similar to the symptoms of SOD.
  • Biliary microlithiasis (small gallstones in the bile duct): This condition can cause biliary-type abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes, similar to SOD.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Pancreatic cancer: Although less likely, pancreatic cancer can cause similar symptoms to SOD, including abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes, and is a potentially life-threatening condition if missed.
  • Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer): This is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can cause similar symptoms to SOD, including abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes.
  • Ampullary cancer: This is a rare tumor that can cause similar symptoms to SOD, including abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) type I: This is a rare condition characterized by recurrent biliary-type abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, and dilatation of the bile duct, with a documented sphincter of Oddi pressure greater than 40 mmHg.
  • Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) type III: This is a rare condition characterized by recurrent biliary-type abdominal pain with no evidence of bile duct obstruction or elevated liver enzymes.
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC): This is a rare chronic liver disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts, which can cause similar symptoms to SOD.

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