Which crystal is shaped like a 'flat, hexagonal plate' and may be seen in the stool of patients with severe malabsorption?
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Correct answer: Cholesterol
Cholesterol crystals can occasionally be seen in stools as transparent, flat, notched plates. They are typically associated with conditions causing significant fat malabsorption and increased intestinal transit.
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