Meeting
Abstract Number: 599
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 44-year-old female with a past medical history of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A1c 16.5%), hypertension, and obesity presented to the emergency room (ER) for left sided facial swelling after a mosquito bite. Physical exam revealed swelling, erythema, and tenderness and she was diagnosed with facial cellulitis, for which she was […]
Abstract Number: 650
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 71 year old man with a past medical history of end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus presented with 5 days of weakness, dry cough, and dyspnea after missing multiple dialysis sessions. His vitals were stable and his exam was notable only for trace lower extremity edema. Notable labs included […]
Abstract Number: 715
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 78 year old male with a past medical history of recurrent pleural effusion and COPD who presented with dyspnea and lower extremity edema. Vitals on presentation were as follows: pulse 86 bpm, blood pressure 96/50 mmHg, 93% on room air. Physical exam revealed 2+ pitting edema in bilateral lower extremities, lungs clear […]