Meeting
Abstract Number: 327
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: Insulin-derived amyloidosis (AIns) is a rare, iatrogenic localized dermatological condition associated with insulin injections that can be a missed diagnosis in those with poorly-controlled diabetes. A 53-year-old caucasian woman with a history of T1DM, Graves’ disease, and a thyroid nodule came to the clinic to establish care. The patient complained of painless, palpable […]
Abstract Number: 402
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: An elderly male with a pertinent past medical history of carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic diarrhea, presents with complaints of progressively worsening anasarca and associated dyspnea. He has had multiple hospitalizations for dyspnea over the last six months, thought to be due to transudative pleural effusions. Outpatient work-up, including echocardiogram and subspecialty consultation […]
Abstract Number: 433
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: 66-year-old man with recent diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, atrial fibrillation, and chronic kidney disease presented with worsening shortness of breath. On presentation, he had crackles in the left lower lobe, 1+ pitting edema, and macroglossia. BNP 17,371and creatinine 2.88 (baseline of 2.4). Chest x-ray: mild pulmonary vascular congestion, trace […]