Meeting
Abstract Number: B34
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 56-year-old male with type II diabetes presented to the hospital with 3 weeks of oral ulcers involving the left buccal region with spread to the palate and tongue. He also reported odynophagia, poor oral intake, and 40-lb weight loss. He had not responded to outpatient amoxicillin, fluconazole, and nystatin swish and swallow. […]
Abstract Number: D28
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 47-year-old male with a history of untreated ulcerative colitis (UC) presented to the emergency department with a two-week history of jaundice, malaise, fatigue, right upper quadrant pain, and tan-colored stools. Vital signs were normal. Physical exam was remarkable for epigastric tenderness, sclera icterus and jaundice. Relevant laboratory findings revealed total bilirubin of […]
Abstract Number: M31
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: Anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 dermatomyositis (MDA5-DM) is a subset of amyopathic dermatomyositis that may present with oral ulcerations, painful palmar papules, arthritis, and panniculitis.1 Unique characteristics of MDA5-DM versus other types of dermatomyositis include a higher incidence of interstitial lung disease (ILD), lower incidence of myositis, and a higher rate of morality. MDA5-DM […]
Abstract Number: N45
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: 39-year-old female with a history of ulcerative colitis (UC), but not on therapy, presented with abdominal pain and hematochezia for two weeks, along with weight loss and night sweats. On admission, vital signs were notable for tachycardia and physical examination revealed a diffusely tender abdomen. Laboratory studies were remarkable for leukocytosis of 23,250/mm3. […]