Case Presentation: A 75 year old woman with past medical history of hypothyroidism presented with weakness and the sensation of “large folds of skin” on the bottom of her feet. Pertinent physical exam findings included conjunctival pallor, nonspecific diffuse abdominal tenderness, and hyperpigmented macules of the dorsal finger tips and soles, which were also new [...]

Case Presentation: A 38-year-old Hispanic female with chronic constipation, anemia and numerous transfusions secondary to uterine bleeding presented to the emergency department with a two-week history of worsening bilateral lower extremity ascending numbness and weakness extending to her abdomen causing her difficulty with walking. She reported blurry vision, headaches, difficulty breathing, and 24 hours of [...]

Case Presentation: A 52-year-old African American male with a past medical history of gastric ulcer presented to the emergency department with progressively worsening exertional dyspnea and fatigue over the past two months. Physical examination was significant for a heart rate of 105 bpm and icteric sclera. Pinprick and vibratory sensations over bilateral lower extremity were [...]

Case Presentation: A 68 year old female patient presented to the emergency department after being found down at her house. On exam she was found to be confused and disoriented. Lab work showed severe pancytopenia, and elevated bilirubin with no associated elevation of LFTs. She was transfused with 2 units of packed red blood cells [...]