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Abstract Number: L1
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: An 80-year-old gentleman with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage III chronic kidney disease (baseline creatinine 1.2-1.4 mg/dL) presented to the emergency department with generalized weakness, falls, unintentional weight loss, and constipation. Labs were significant for hypercalcemia (13.2 mg/dL), elevated creatinine (1.96 mg/dL), suppressed intact PTH (10 pg/mL), […]
Abstract Number: 348
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 73-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension and osteoarthritis presented to the emergency department with progressive right lower back pain after a mechanical fall, subacute oropharyngeal dysphagia, and diffuse proximal and distal muscle weakness. On presentation, she was afebrile with unremarkable vital signs. Her labs were significant for a WBC […]
Abstract Number: 405
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 14 y.o. male with acne presented to dermatology for follow up. Having failed multiple acne treatments he was started on isotretinoin. Approximately 6 weeks later he developed fatigue, non-purulent conjunctivitis, retrosternal chest pain associated with dyspnea, joint pains, and bilateral lower extremity muscle aches. He was evaluated by cardiology with normal cardiac […]
Abstract Number: 414
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 66-year-old woman with a past medical history of scleroderma, inflammatory lung disease, and remote bilateral breast cancer status post bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy was admitted for lung biopsy. The patient developed flu-like symptoms and was started on oral antibiotics after she was seen in an urgent care clinic. Despite this, she developed […]
Abstract Number: 415
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 68-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension and relapsing Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) presented with acute kidney injury. She was diagnosed nine years ago with TTP and had three subsequent relapses; the last episode was seven years ago. She had undergone treatment with steroids, rituximab, and plasmapheresis. She was incidentally […]
Abstract Number: 423
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: : A 60-year-old male with history of emphysema was admitted to the hospital because of worsening dyspnea, cough with yellow sputum production, fever and night sweats.The patient was hospitalized 9 days before this admission and was treated with levofloxacin and methylprednisone for acute exacerbation of COPD. Of note patient had a CT of […]
Abstract Number: 427
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 31-year-old female gravida 2 para 2 with past medical history notable for iron-deficiency anemia presented to the hospital with complaints of fever, lower extremity rash, and multiple breast masses. The patient described having bilateral breast firmness and tenderness for 3 weeks, which was being worked up as an outpatient. The patient had […]
Abstract Number: 475
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: 37 year-old male with a medical history significant for intravenous drug usage presented with three years of progressive generalized symptoms including weight loss, fevers, and shortness of breath. The patient started to experience worsening fatigue, drenching night sweats and an unintentional weight loss exceeding 20 pounds over several months leading to admission. Upon […]
Abstract Number: 497
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, neurogenic bladder with indwelling catheter, and recurrent nephrolithiasis presented with worsening malaise and dizziness. Vitals signs were stable and physical exam was remarkable for baseline lower extremity weakness. Blood work identified leukocytosis (14.2 x 109/liter) and severe anemia (6.6 grams/deciliter). Urinalysis showed pyuria and calcium oxalate crystals.CT […]
Abstract Number: 498
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: This is a 65 y.o. male with PMHx significant for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (with prior negative skeletal survey and negative bone marrow biopsy), CKD stage III who presented with chief complaint of lethargy, bilateral extremity weakness, and dysarthria. Patient stated that he has been experiencing such symptoms for the past year, […]