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Search Results for Hypercalcemia
Abstract Number: 794
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: 78 y/o M with past medical history of Diabetes Mellitus type 2, Dyslipidemia ,RCC s/p partial nephrectomy presented with altered mental status. Symptoms started with fatigue, generalized weakness, SOB, 18-20 pound weight loss, constipation ,loss of appetite and confusion that started 1 month ago. Patient appeared frail, was not oriented to time, place […]
Abstract Number: 830
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 54 year-old male with history of stroke, hypertension, chronic kidney disease stage III, gastroesophageal reflux, diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and alcohol abuse (sober for 3 months), presented with acute change in mental status, generalized weakness, and difficulty ambulating. Vitals showed blood pressure of 134/ 86 mmHg, pulse of 95/min, temperature of […]
Abstract Number: 840
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 26-year-old male with no significant past medical history was intubated due to respiratory failure from cocaine and fentanyl overdose. Admission labs showed severe rhabdomyolysis (creatinine kinase> 22K U/L), hyperphosphatemia (>20mg/dL) and hyperkalemia (>10mmol/L) with creatinine 2.9mg/dL. ICU course was complicated by hypoalbuminemia, chronic hypocalcemia (corrected calcium-7.6-8.4 mmol/L) and chronic hyperphosphatemia (5.6-10mg/dL). He […]
Abstract Number: 849
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 76-year-old woman complaining with generalized edema underwent CT at a local hospital. It revealed diffuse subcutaneous edema and infiltration in pelvic area and both lower extremities and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. She admitted our hospital for further evaluation. On physical examination, her vital sign was stable except high blood pressure of 172/88 […]
Abstract Number: 916
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 40-year-old man with a history of severe tophaceous gout, not currently on treatment, was directly admitted to the hospital after routine labs showed hypercalcemia (14.1mg/dL) and an elevated creatinine (4.2mg/dL). Vital signs were stable. Exam was significant for large nodules and tophi across most joints, with innumerable subcutaneous nodules embedded in the […]
Abstract Number: J40
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 63-year-old Caucasian female with a medical history of type 2 DM, HTN, and cholecystectomy presented with a 3-days history of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She has no history of alcohol intake and has a pertinent family history of colon cancer. Physical exam and vital signs were normal except for epigastric tenderness.Labs […]
Abstract Number: 1018
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: 52-year-old male presented with six-week history of unintentional weight loss, decreased appetite and non-radiating dull suprapubic pain. Review of systems was notable for constipation, polyuria, polydipsia, nausea, and left leg swelling. No family history of cancer or blood dyscrasias. Physical examination revealed blood pressure- 194/114 mmHg, heart rate -105, distended abdomen with hypoactive […]