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Abstract Number: 731
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 23-year-old male with no past medical history presented with neck pain and bilateral arm paresthesia of four-week duration. The patient was prescribed ibuprofen, and an MRI cervical spine was ordered. The MRI showed multilevel degenerative disc disease, and the patient was referred to physical medicine and rehabilitation. In the weeks prior to […]
Abstract Number: 744
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 52-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of two weeks of nausea, vomiting, abdominal fullness and distension, full-body fatigue, and myalgias. He was also noted to be febrile and jaundiced. Abdominal ultrasound findings were consistent with […]
Abstract Number: 756
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 78-year-old female with a history of breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, with status post Whipple procedure and started with capecitabine one month prior to admission, severe malnutrition, started on a high-protein diet one month prior, presented with acute encephalopathy. Her symptoms started acutely as confusion, then progressed to somnolence. She was alert […]
Abstract Number: 765
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 74-year-old man presented to our rural hospital for evaluation of three days of right flank and abdominal pain with constipation. Initial examination and workup were unremarkable, and the patient was discharged on laxative therapy. Two days later, the patient returned with worsening abdominal discomfort, constipation, and a painful rash to the right […]
Abstract Number: 795
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 65-year-old woman with antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS), and history of multiple lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and miscarriages, on warfarin presented with syncope, fall, and head-strike. She was found to have an acute subdural hematoma (SDH) in the interhemispheric fissure and a non-occlusive DVT in the left femoral vein. Initial labs showed […]
Abstract Number: 798
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 75 yo non-ambulatory woman with history of OSA, CVA, Atrial Fibrillation presented for urologic surgery, however was found to be dyspneic and hypoxic to spO2 84% on room air. These symptoms appeared to resolve when lying down, yet instantly returned when upright and often required non-rebreather (NRB) mask to stabilize. On presentation, […]
Abstract Number: 799
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 49 year old female with past medical history of atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular accident, and hypertension presented with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. Patient reported 3 days of worsening, non-radiating L-sided abdominal pain. Review of systems was positive for one episode of fever to 38.3℃, nausea, anorexia, and blood-streaked diarrhea. The patient had […]
Abstract Number: 804
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 57-year-old Hispanic male presented with an episode of syncope while at his workplace. He is a Pest Control Technician and had a 7-year history of exposure to organophosphates. He had a history of frequent falls over past six months and had no exposure to other toxic substances, alcohol or drugs. Physical exam […]
Abstract Number: 806
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 51-year-old male with previous left-sided cerebellar ischemic stroke and NASH cirrhosis complicated by hepatic encephalopathy presented with 3 weeks of slowed speech, bradykinesia, abnormal facial movements (grimacing, lip smacking, tongue protrusion, and forced eye closure), and confusion. He denied alcohol or other drug use. On presentation, vitals were normal. He was oriented […]
Abstract Number: 810
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 40-year-old male presented with acute-onset left back and flank pain radiating to the lower abdomen, along with nausea and vomiting. His initial presentation was most concerning for nephrolithiasis and CT Abdomen/Pelvis was obtained. Imaging demonstrated bulky retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy with a large paraaortic conglomerate, measuring up to 14cm in diameter. The mass was […]