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Abstract Number: 724
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 53-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) not on immunosuppressive therapy presented with confusion and body rash. She was discharged 2 weeks prior, following admission for bacterial meningitis and brain abscess; her abscess was drained with negative cultures, and she was discharged with a prolonged course of ceftriaxone and […]
Abstract Number: 730
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: 80-year-old retired bus driver was admitted to the ER after multiple falls at home, generalized weakness, back pain and body aches. Patient developed generalized weakness over the last two weeks. Patient reported four-day history of blurry vision involving the right eye and observed drooping of the right eyelid over the past two days […]
Abstract Number: 735
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 49-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the emergency department with fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, and abdominal pain. She had a five-to-six-month history of intermittent bilateral arthralgias in her knees, shoulders, and wrists. Physical exam was remarkable for a positive Murphy sign. Chest CT, and CXR showed an enlarged cardiac silhouette, with […]
Abstract Number: 744
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 65-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and tobacco abuse was admitted to the hospital for worsening shortness of breath and cough. The patient was initially admitted to the hospital for cough and shortness of breath. CT chest revealed multifocal pneumonia and the patient was started […]
Abstract Number: 749
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 59 year-old male with a history of Castleman’s Disease, anemia, hypothyroidism, hypertension, CKD3 and neurogenic bladder who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) from the Hematology clinic for abnormal labs, thrombocytopenia and acute kidney injury. In the ED patient was febrile and hypotensive. He received empiric antimicrobials […]
Abstract Number: 770
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old G1P1 woman with a history of seasonal allergies, depression, and remote intravenous heroin use presented with progressively worsening bilateral hand swelling over the past three years since giving birth. She described painless bilateral hand swelling with nail thinning, skin bruising, decreased finger dexterity, and intermittent leakage of fluid. She did not […]
Abstract Number: 776
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 73 year old female with previous history of IgG lambda multiple myeloma presented to the emergency room with three weeks of gradually worsening shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Her multiple myeloma was diagnosed 2.5 years ago and she had since undergone several rounds of radiation and chemotherapy. Upon arrival […]
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: 793
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 25-year-old female patient presented to the hospital with intermittent fever and frontal headache for the past month and sudden onset bilateral lower limb sensorimotor weakness along with sphincter dysfunction for the past 2 days. There was no history of neck rigidity or back pain. No incidence of trauma, dizziness, or loss of […]
Abstract Number: 803
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 41-year-old male with well-controlled stage I HIV on Biktarvy, seizure disorder, and untreated hepatitis C presented with worsening painful itchy rash for one week. The rash began perianal and spread to his trunk, extremities, face, and scalp. He reported purulent rectal drainage with painful lumps in his inguinal and cervical areas. He […]