Meeting
Abstract Number: 325
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 46-year-old female with a history of amphetamine abuse, depression, and hypertension presented to the ED for acute onset of bilateral lower extremity weakness and urinary incontinence. She denied other associated symptoms. The patient’s neurologic exam was notable for symmetrically decreased lower extremities motor strength and reflexes to 2/5, decreased sensation below L1, […]
Abstract Number: 883
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 30-year-old male presented to the ED with sudden onset flaccid paralysis involving the entire body except the head and neck. He reported heavy marijuana use 2 days prior during which he consumed excessive amounts of carbohydrates, including large bags of gummy bears and candy bars. One day after binge eating episode he […]
Abstract Number: 1015
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 73-year-old woman with a history of coronary artery disease and remote cervical cancer presented to the hospital with a two-month history of progressive leg weakness and confusion. Over the course of six weeks, symptoms progressed to flaccid paralysis and loss of sensation in both legs. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated enhancing hemorrhagic […]
Abstract Number: 1190
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A three-month-old previously-healthy girl presented with one week of progressively poor breastfeeding due to a weak latch along with decreased activity level and urine output. Her last bowel movement was 4 days prior to admission which had been her baseline for 1-2 months. She had no recent fevers, illnesses, or exposures. Her family […]