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Search Results for DRUG-INDUCED LIVER INJURY
Abstract Number: 501
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 79-year-old woman with hypertension and hyperlipidemia arrived to the ER after a syncopal episode. She was found in intermittent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT). She was treated medically, briefly regaining sinus rhythm with possible ischemic changes (Figure 1). She was transferred to a cardiac catheterization capable facility. The study showed proximal left anterior […]
Abstract Number: 545
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Diclofenac is a routinely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent in hospital with well-recognized hepatotoxic potential. However, there are only two reported cases of topical diclofenac-induced liver injury in literature. Herein, we describe a case of a 94-year-old man with Paget’s disease and osteoarthritis, who developed acute hepatotoxicity after four months of application of topical […]
Abstract Number: 570
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A previously healthy 38-year-old man presented with 8 days of intermittent colicky RUQ pain and jaundice. He denied any OTC or illicit drug use but did report daily alcohol use. On admission HAV, HBV, HCV, and HIV 1 & 2 screening, urine drug screen, and autoimmune workup were negative. Ceruloplasmin, serum copper, serum […]
Abstract Number: 861
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 74-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation presented with shortness of breath, orthopnea and leg edema of 2 weeks duration. He denied any chest pain, palpitations, or lightheadedness. He had no known allergies. On examination, blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg, pulse 82/minute, respiratory rate 28/minute with oxygen […]
Abstract Number: 981
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 40-year-old female with adult-onset Still’s disease (AoSD) refractory to methylprednisolone and who had been recently started on anakinra 2 months prior to hospitalization was admitted with 2 weeks of fatigue, nausea, diffuse pruritis, jaundice, and intermittent fevers and rash. Exam was notable for jaundice and salmon-colored rashes on her trunk and back. […]
Abstract Number: L27
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: 74 y/o F w/ a PMH of Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia on nilotinib who presented with progressive weakness and anuria for the week prior to admission. On presentation, patient was hypotensive with SBP in the 80s. Physical exam was notable for 3/5 strength on all four extremities, however no focal deficits. Lab data was […]
Abstract Number: L30
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 64 year-old male with past medical history of prostate adenocarcinoma, hypertension, gout, GERD, and alcohol abuse presented to the hospital with jaundice for seven days. Past surgical history was notable for cholecystectomy. Patient was currently on radiation therapy and set to initiate chemotherapy later. A course of Bicalutamide and Augmentin were recently […]