Meeting
Abstract Number: 0573
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 22-year-old female with necrotizing lymphadenopathy, later diagnosed with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD). The patient initially presented with fevers, night sweats, and painful swelling in the left side of her neck progressively worsening over four days. She also reported lightheadedness, a left-sided orbital headache, and a decreased appetite. There [...]
Abstract Number: 0751
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: A 26-year-old man with no significant past medical history presented to medical attention with severe oral mucositis. Approximately one week prior to his presentation, the patient developed symptoms of a respiratory illness with a productive cough, myalgias, and fever of up to 103 Fahrenheit. Although his respiratory symptoms began to improve, he developed [...]
Abstract Number: 0759
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: A 64-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with fevers, anorexia, flank pain and two months of progressive oral sores diagnosed as refractory oral candidiasis by his outpatient provider. Comorbidities included hypertension and obesity (body-mass-index 70). Labs revealed an elevated white blood cell count (14,000/L). Bilateral pyelonephritis was diagnosed on computed tomography. Broad [...]