Read the following excerpt from a health record: ASSESSMENT I suspect Mr. Luno is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux. Other possibilities include gastritis, cholelithiasis, and PUD. Which is NOT part of the differential diagnosis?
A. The DDx includes GERD.
B. The medical professional believes the patient is suffering from a disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus.
C. The patient may have peptic ulcer disease.
D. The patient may be suffering from an inflamed stomach or gallstones.
E. The patient may have a stone in his pancreas.
Answer: E
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