Meeting
Abstract Number: 483
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: An 83-year-old male with a past medical history of light chain MGUS, macrocytic anemia, and cytopenias, arrived at the emergency room presenting with hemorrhagic bullae on his left hand. He reported intermittent fever episodes and chronic, nonspecific joint pain. Admission labs indicated hemoglobin of 7.6, MCV of 114.1, platelet count of 109, and […]
Abstract Number: 530
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: An 85-year-old female presented to the ED with a chief concern of altered mental status from her previous baseline cognitive status a few hours prior. The patient’s medical history was significant for dementia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism. Initial exam revealed a confused but cooperative patient, A&Ox2 (self and time), discoloration of […]
Abstract Number: 583
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 70-year old-man with a history of HLA-B27-associated anterior uveitis, spondyloarthropathy, and drug- induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis on chronic prednisone and mycophenolate, presented with 3-weeks of worsening fatigue and weakness. At admission, he was afebrile, tachycardic, and had a diffuse rash. On day 2, he began spiking fevers. Labs were notable for WBC count […]