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Search Results for Autoimmune
Abstract Number: 597
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 38 yr. old female presented with personality and behavior changes for the last 4 months which were described as episodes of impulsivity and outbursts of anger. Patient endorsed frequent episodes of headache and confusion caused by strong odors such as spices and garlic. She had progressive short-term memory deficit, often asking same […]
Abstract Number: 643
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 33-year-old woman presented with self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck and abdomen. Though she was initially alert and following commands, she was unwilling to provide a medical history and only shared that she had been experiencing headaches for three weeks prior to presentation.Labs were unremarkable, but CT scan on admission showed right […]
Abstract Number: 652
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 30 year old male presented with symptoms of intermittent episodes of chest pain with palpitations, tremors associated with night sweats, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss for the last 6 months. He had no significant past medical history, did not take any medications at home, and had no prior surgeries. He denies […]
Abstract Number: 672
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: 67 year old man with a history of psoriasiform dermatitis refractory to dapsone and hydroxychloroquine, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura status post plasma exchange and rituximab, and a history of multiple venous thromboemboli, and a fever of unknown origin presented with progressive worsening of his skin lesions. On exam, the patient was febrile (temperature 39.3C), […]
Abstract Number: 713
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old woman with triple positive (Beta-2-glycoprotein IgG/IgM, anticardiolipin IgG/IgM, and lupus anticoagulant) antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) taking apixaban, aspirin, and hydroxychloroquine presented to the emergency department for progressive confusion, emesis, and hematochezia found to be in cardiogenic shock due to right ventricular failure with critical limb ischemia due to complete right popliteal artery […]
Abstract Number: 716
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Autoimmune encephalitides comprise a rapidly evolving group of immune-mediated disorders characterized by inflammation of the brain parenchyma. Patients with this disorder manifest a wide spectrum of neurological and psychiatric presentations developing over days to months. One sub-type is anti-NMDAR-encephalitis, which is characterized by complex neuropsychiatric features and the presence of IgG antibodies against […]
Abstract Number: 751
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 70-year-old female with a past medical history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism and GERD presented to emergency department with complaints of weakness and myalgia. The patient reported that she was having trouble dressing and walking upstairs for 2 weeks. She stated that 2 weeks ago she felt weak and fell […]
Abstract Number: 777
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 36-year-old woman with past medical history of depression and sickle cell trait presented to the hospital with two days of fevers and chills. She was treated for streptococcus A pharyngitis with clindamycin one month prior to presentation, but at this time had no other symptoms. On presentation, her exam was notable for […]
Abstract Number: 857
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A Korean 55-year-old female with a history of leiomyoma and kidney stones presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Further work up also showed new onset anemia. A pelvic exam demonstrated a large distended fibroid protruding into the vagina. Pelvic MRI noted a large multilobulated complex mass, consistent with a uterus replaced […]