Meeting
Abstract Number: 1001
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: An 18 year old female with a history of cirrhosis due to autoimmune hepatitis on immunosuppressants presented with acute low back strain. On presentation, her vital sign was remarkable for heart rate of 129 bpm. Physical exam revealed splenomegaly with mild pedal edema and low back tenderness. Laboratory evaluation showed a hemoglobin of […]
Abstract Number: 1006
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 90 year old female with invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast previously treated with lumpectomy and whole breast radiotherapy, currently on hormonal therapy presented to the hospital with 3 days of confusion, slurred speech, generalized weakness and erythema of the right chest and right lower extremity. Patient denied recent changes in skin […]
Abstract Number: 1049
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male presented to the hospital with several days of fatigue and shortness of breath. His vitals were initially stable, and labs showed a hemoglobin of 4.2 (normal 13.5—17.5), white blood cell count WBC 20.1 (4.5—11.0), and platelet count 43 (160—420), BNP 617 (0—900 pg/ml). He received one unit of packed red […]
Abstract Number: 1094
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: 50 y.o African American male with a history of schizophrenia presented for headache, blurred vision and acute onset aphasia. On exam, patient was alert, but unable to follow commands. He was noted to have poor dentition. Lab studies revealed WBC count of 4.1 with 47% neutrophils. BMP and liver function studies were unremarkable. […]