31st July 2023

A 44-year-old woman with a history of alcohol excess and chronic pancreatitis presents with a 2-month history of bloating

A 44-year-old woman with a history of alcohol excess and chronic pancreatitis presents with a 2-month history of bloating, weight loss, and frequent loose foul-smelling stools.

Which of the following tests would be an appropriate screening measure for the likely causative pathology, and what would you expect the result to be?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.