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Case of the Week - Case # 32

A 62 year old male presents with upper abdominal pain of one hour duration. The pain began while the patient was having breakfast. He has never experienced a similar pain in the past. The patient denies any PMH but admits that he hasn’t seen a doctor in years. He admits to feeling nauseated and sweaty but denies any other complaints. On examination his vital signs were stable and his is afebrile. Abdominal examination reveals midepigastric and right upper quadrant tenderness with mild guarding but no rebound.  
 
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