Meeting
Abstract Number: 888
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: We detail the hospital course of a 44-year-old man with HIV, inconsistent treatment adherence, and suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Referred due to miliary lesions on CT scan post-positive QuantiFERON test, weight loss prompted further investigation. The patient, with a CD4 count of 290 cells/μL, had a history of HAART non-adherence, yet no prior [...]
Abstract Number: 0709
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: A 69-year-old male with a significant past medical history of rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate presented with acute-on-chronic lumbar pain. Initial imaging revealed an L3 compression fracture, with findings suggestive of discitis or osteomyelitis at L2-L3. MRI confirmed discitis/osteomyelitis, along with an epidural abscess and bilateral psoas abscesses. Further imaging also revealed cavitary pulmonary [...]