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|Poll|April 30, 2012
A 58-Year-Old Man Presents With Abdominal Pain and Jaundice
Author(s)Cesar A. Moran, MD
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A 58-year-old man presented with symptoms of abdominal pain of several weeks duration. At physical evaluation, jaundice and ascites were present. In addition, a palpable mass was identified in the right upper quadrant. Surgical resection was performed.
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