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Case #2 -
A 40 year old woman with epigastric pain and fever

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What are the significant points in this patient's history?  Answer 
2.) Is some additional history needed?  Answer 
3.) What is the differential diagnosis at this point?  Answer 
4.) What physical findings would you look for in this patient?  Answer 
5.) What is the appropriate diagnostic evaluation?  Answer 
6.) What is the pathophysiology of acute cholecystitis?  Answer 
7.) What are treatment options in acute cholecystitis?  Answer 
8.) What are possible complications of acute cholecystitis?  Answer 
 
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