Meeting
Abstract Number: 1034
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: Spontaneous renal artery dissection (SRAD) is a rare disorder that has been reported to occur in middle-aged men. It often presents similar to nephrolithiasis, making it’s presentation non-specific and easily missed. Including SRAD in the differential for renal colic type-pain is important to decrease morbidity and improve the chance of renal recovery. Discussion: […]
Abstract Number: 1245
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: An 83-year-old male with a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease presented to the ED with complaints of persistent hiccups for 1-week duration associated with drooling, decreased appetite, inability to lie flat, and significant weight loss over several months. He was hemodynamically stable and afebrile but noted to have diffuse abdominal tenderness […]