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Case #1 -
A man, aged 70, with a long history of esophageal dysmotility.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history is needed in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What should you particularly observe on physical examination?  Answer 
3.) What tests do you wish to order?  Answer 
4.) If you see a cavity and air fluid level on chest X-ray, what is your differential diagnosis?  Answer 
5.) What clinical conditions may result in a primary lung abscess?  Answer 
6.) What clinical conditions may result in a secondary lung abscess?  Answer 
7.) What are the common infecting organisms?  Answer 
8.) What is the management of a primary lung abscess?  Answer 
9.) What are the possible complications of a primary lung abscess?  Answer 
 
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