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Abstract Number: 356
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: Klebsiella Pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterium known to cause pneumonia and urinary tract infections. The hypermucoviscosity phenotype of K. pneumoniae is commonly tested for using the string test. Clinical studies have shown an association between the hypermucoviscosity phenotype and a highly virulent tissue abscess syndrome, causing liver abscesses, endophthalmitis and septic thrombophlebitis. Most […]
Abstract Number: 387
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: 47 year old female with a past medical history of hypertension presented to the emergency room with two days of right upper quadrant pain and a fever to 102F. For several months prior, she complained of bloating, intermittent diarrhea and diffuse abdominal pain that now localized. Her social history was positive for recent […]
Abstract Number: 397
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 55-year-old Hispanic male with PMH of hypertension presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-week history of flu-like symptoms including malaise, fever and chills, anorexia, dry cough and night sweats. In the ED he was found to be lethargic, short of breath, and had abdominal distention accompanied by urinary and bowel […]
Abstract Number: 406
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 70 year-old Moroccan male with a history of gastrointestinal stromal tumor treated with resection and chemotherapy was admitted for dyspnea on exertion and non-productive cough for two weeks. He complained of subjective fevers and weight loss of 47 pounds in 6 months but denied hemoptysis. Lab studies were significant for leukocytosis at […]
Abstract Number: 421
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath, aggravated by supine position, cough with white sputum production, sore throat, dysphagia for solid food and odynophagia for last 2 weeks. Past medical history consisted of: coronary artery disease, hepatitis C, alcoholism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease. Physical […]
Abstract Number: 422
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 57 year-old male with history of alcoholic cirrhosis, hypertension, and stage IV chronic kidney disease (CKD) presented to the hospital with bilateral lower extremity edema and shortness of breath. He was diagnosed with worsening CKD meeting criteria for hemodialysis, acute decompensated cirrhosis, severe sepsis due to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis complicated by pansensitive […]
Abstract Number: 425
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 54-year-old African American woman with a history of chronic constipation and tobacco use disorder presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of intermittent left lower quadrant (LLQ) cramping abdominal pain which radiated to her back and an associated 5-day history of fatigue. She had no prior colonoscopy. On […]
Abstract Number: 463
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 78-year-old dialysis-dependent man with a history of end stage renal disease, hypertension and cerebrovascular accident was evaluated for diffuse abdominal pain and altered mental status for one day. The examination was pertinent for generalized weakness and altered sensorium. Laboratory tests revealed transaminitis and leukocytosis. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis […]
Abstract Number: 480
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 56-year-old male with a history of 45 pack-year smoking, peptic ulcer, and cholecystectomy 5 months ago presented with worsening epigastric pain and 70-pound weight loss over the last 3 months, associated with subjective fevers, drenching night sweat, and malaise. The patient was hospitalized a month ago for the same reason, when computed […]
Abstract Number: 492
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 49-year-old male with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, end stage renal disease, status post pancreas-kidney transplant maintained on tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil, who presented with a three-day history of fever, tension like headache, nausea, and non-bloody emesis. He denied exposures to pets, including cats. Laboratory values were significant for elevated […]