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Search Results for Arthritis
Abstract Number: 602
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 24 yo male with a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( JIA), macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), and pyoderma gangrenosum presented with fever to 102.9F and rash for 2 days. He had a diffuse, erythematous, un-raised, itchy rash which started on his arms and spread to his chest and back. He had recently […]
Abstract Number: 610
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: Inflammatory polyarthritis and panniculitis are rare sequela of pancreatic disorders. This condition has been termed Polyarthritis, Panniculitis and Pancreatitis (PPP) and occurs in less than 5% of patients with underlying pancreatic disease. A 64 year old man presented with chronic erythematous, edematous, and tender subcutaneous nodules on all four extremities. He also had bilaterally […]
Abstract Number: 615
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 73 year-old woman with a history of recurrent pancreatitis, severe osteoarthritis presented to the ED with acute pancreatitis. On hospital day 3 she noted right shoulder pain, similar to her chronic arthritis but worse in intensity. Her examination did not reveal any abnormalities; she had severely limited ROM of motion due to […]
Abstract Number: 656
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 62-year-old female with a history of polycythemia vera presented to urgent care with swelling, redness, and pain over her right foot and ankle. She denied any trauma or insect bites. She was diagnosed with cellulitis and treated with intravenous Ceftriaxone for 3 days with minimal improvement. She continued therapy with oral Cefpodoxime, […]
Abstract Number: 659
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 21-year-old male with past medical history of Crohn’s disease on monthly infliximab infusion initially presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of joint pain. He first noted left-sided pain that was only relieved by heat, but it progressed to left hip and groin pain made worse with movement. The patient […]
Abstract Number: 662
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 71 year old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis with multiple previous emergency room visits for fever presented with fatigue and weakness. Over the past few months she had nearly daily fevers, with decreased oral intake and urination over the past week. Her family members had previously tested positive for Influenza, […]
Abstract Number: 672
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 21M with a PMHx of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis on chronic prednisone and Ilaris presented with fevers and diarrhea. He was seen by his rheumatologist on morning of presentation for his monthly Ilaris injection, who sent him in when he was found to be hypotensive and febrile in the office. Patient endorsed a […]
Abstract Number: 694
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: An 84-year-old female with a history of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension presented with 18 months of left knee pain and swelling resulting in progressive functional decline such that she was unable to ambulate. She reported no history of trauma. She had been admitted to another hospital 3 weeks prior and discharged with oral […]
Abstract Number: 701
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 70 year old male with psoriatic arthritis on infliximab, hypertension, and chronic low back pain complained of three weeks of intermittent fevers, headaches and worsening back pain after returning from the Dominican Republic. He reported contact with a box turtle and a non-traumatic bird bite but denied sick contacts. In addition to […]
Abstract Number: 705
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Salmonella is a Gram-negative rod with multiple serotypes. This bacterium is part of resident flora of poultry, which the most common source of Salmonella. Consumption of under cooked chicken is a risk factor for Salmonella infection, which can cause invasive gastroenteritis. In less than 5% of Salmonella infections, bacteremia occurs, and more seldom […]