Meeting
Abstract Number: 38
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 66-year-old Hispanic male with a history of primary hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to hospital with 3 months of progressive fatigue, poor appetite, watery diarrhea, dizziness, and vomiting. Vital signs were notable for postural hypotension (BP 146/84 sitting, BP 118/72 standing). Physical examination was normal with no skin or mucous […]
Abstract Number: 893
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: Addison’s disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder of glucocorticoid or mineralocorticoid deficiency caused by adrenal cortex dysfunction or destruction. Since the disease gradually progresses with nonspecific symptoms, patients are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late. Consequently, patients receive delayed treatment and are at increased risk for Addisonian crisis, which continues to […]