Meeting
Abstract Number: 608
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 77-year-old female with a history of hypertension and osteoporosis presented to the emergency department with dizziness, fatigue, decreased oral intake, and weakness for a few weeks. She also reported blurry vision and paresthesias in her lower extremities. Physical examination including a neurological examination was normal. Laboratory tests revealed a severe macrocytic anemia […]
Abstract Number: 749
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 51-year-old woman with irritable bowel syndrome presented with abdominal distention, anasarca, and altered mental status. A few weeks prior to her admission, she received an intragluteal steroid injection at another facility for recently diagnosed sciatica. On admission to outside facility, vital signs were notable for hypertension (BP 171/88). Laboratory work was significant […]