Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions THORACIC SURGERY Case #1 - A man, aged 70, with a long history of esophageal dysmotility. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 5.) What clinical conditions may result in a primary lung abscess? Clinical conditions resulting in a primary lung abscess: Necrotizing pneumonia - community-acquired or nosocomial\ Aspiration due to suppressed cough or impaired consciousness such as stroke or alcoholism Esophageal disease - GERD, achalasia, Zenker's diverticulum Immunocompromised state due to HIV, malignancy, chemotherapy, post-transplant
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