Meeting
Abstract Number: 559
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 65 year-old female with past medical history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, renal transplant, breast cancer, sarcoidosis, and hypothyroidism presented with acute onset of severe pain, numbness, and weakness of bilateral upper and lower extremities. The patient developed rapidly progressive fatigue and weakness over three days following acute bronchitis six weeks prior. […]
Abstract Number: 620
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 53-year-old Asian female with no significant past medical history and a lifelong non-smoker without any chronic secondhand smoke exposure presented with a long-standing chronic non-productive cough that persisted over many years. The patient was not taking any prescribed medication(s) or over the counter supplements. Review of symptoms was negative for fever, chills, […]
Abstract Number: 670
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: 37 y/o M with a past medical history of SARS-CoV-2 infection one month prior presented after a syncopal episode and complained of inability to move his lower extremities. On exam he was hypotensive and had 0/5 motor strength in his bilateral lower extremities, decreased rectal tone, and absent patellar reflexes. Sensation to light […]
Abstract Number: 731
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 23-year-old male with no past medical history presented with neck pain and bilateral arm paresthesia of four-week duration. The patient was prescribed ibuprofen, and an MRI cervical spine was ordered. The MRI showed multilevel degenerative disc disease, and the patient was referred to physical medicine and rehabilitation. In the weeks prior to […]
Abstract Number: 824
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 51-year-old male with a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) presented to the hospital following a fall at home. The patient described a disease course that started six months prior with bilateral knee weakness and shooting pains that progressed to severe gait imbalance and inability to ambulate. […]