Meeting
Abstract Number: 884
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 14-year-old male with autism spectrum disorder presented with history of 5 days of refusal to move and imbalance for 2 days, following diarrheal illness two weeks prior. On admission, he was tachycardic and hypertensive with dry mucous membranes. His neurologic exam was limited by agitation but demonstrated symmetric facies and 5/5 strength […]
Abstract Number: 890
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Although infrequent, systemic loxoscelism can occur following a brown recluse spider bite and result in dermal necrosis, hemolytic anemia, DIC and renal failure. We present a case of an eight year old male who developed Hemophagocytic Lympho-Histiocytosis (HLH) secondary to systemic loxoscelism. The patient presented with gross hematuria, abdominal pain, and fever. The […]