Which of the following pairings of stool appearance and cause does not match?
A) Black, tarry: blood
B) Yellow-green: barium sulfate
C) Pale, frothy: steatorrhea
D) Yellow-gray: bile duct obstruction

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Yellow-green stool is not caused by the ingestion of barium sulfate. Barium sulfate is a contrast agent used in medical imaging that can cause the stool to appear white or light-colored. Yellow-green stool can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a rapid transit time through the intestines, bile malabsorption, or certain infections.

Which of the Following Pairings of Stool Appearance and Cause