Meeting
Abstract Number: 570
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 32 year‐old man presented with worsening exertional dyspnea. Medical history was notable for asthma; diagnosed at age 8. His only medication was an albuterol inhaler which he had not used for >5 years because it “didn’t work well.” He denied allergies, smoking or drug use. Vital signs were normal and examination was […]
Abstract Number: 570
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 38-year-old man presented with 8 days of intermittent colicky RUQ pain and jaundice. He denied any OTC or illicit drug use but did report daily alcohol use. On admission HAV, HBV, HCV, and HIV 1 & 2 screening, urine drug screen, and autoimmune workup were negative. Ceruloplasmin, serum copper, serum […]