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Case #2 -
A 56 year old with abdominal pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) Are there other pertinent points in the history or physical to help you reach a diagnosis?  Answer 
2.) What is now the differential diagnosis?  Answer 
3.) What diagnostic tests are needed?  Answer 
4.) What are the basic elements in medical management of this patient?  Answer 
5.) Is there a role for surgical management? If so, what are the indications?  Answer 
6.) What are the common surgical procedures done for this disease?  Answer 
7.) What long term outcome may be expected?  Answer 
 
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