Meeting
Abstract Number: 569
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 41-year-old woman with a history of nephrolithiasis managed conservatively presented to the hospital with right flank and right upper quadrant pain. The pain initially started four months prior to her presentation, cramping in nature, rated 10/10 in intensity, intermittent, progressively worsening, initially well managed with ibuprofen, aggravated by movement, and relieved partially […]
Abstract Number: 584
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 59-year-old incarcerated male presented to the hospital with abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. Initial diagnostic workup showed a total leukocyte count of 14.2 x 103 /uL. The alkaline phosphate and total bilirubin were normal at 73 IU/L and 1.2 mg/dL, respectively. The Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast of the abdomen and pelvis […]
Abstract Number: 692
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder, recurrent diverticulitis, and portal vein thrombosis presented to the ED due to jaundice and tremors. He reported malaise, poor oral intake, fevers, and night sweats. Denied weight loss. A telehealth visit prescribed Motrin and Tylenol. The patient consumes 1 liter of vodka weekly, […]
Abstract Number: 860
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 46-year-old Guatemalan male with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, iron deficiency anemia, and chronic ethanol use presented with intermittent fevers, bright red blood per rectum, loose bowel movements, and significant unintentional weight loss. Physical examination revealed right upper quadrant tenderness and conjunctival pallor but was otherwise unremarkable. […]