Meeting
Abstract Number: 325
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 46-year-old female with a history of amphetamine abuse, depression, and hypertension presented to the ED for acute onset of bilateral lower extremity weakness and urinary incontinence. She denied other associated symptoms. The patient’s neurologic exam was notable for symmetrically decreased lower extremities motor strength and reflexes to 2/5, decreased sensation below L1, […]
Abstract Number: 555
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: Introduction: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HOKPP) is characterized by transient episodes of muscle weakness and inability of muscle movement associated with hypokalemia. The paralysis typically affects the arms and legs, though the diaphragm and the tongue may also be affected.Case Description: A 50-year-old female with tobacco use and significant alcohol consumption presented with progressive […]
Abstract Number: 617
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 63 year-old male with a history of mantle cell lymphoma on rituximab, T2DM and hypertension, recently treated for COVID-19, presented again with fever, worsening shortness of breath and new onset bilateral foot weakness/numbness to the ankles. He tested COVID-19 positive 27 days prior to this admission and had a typical COVID-19 presentation […]