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Abstract Number: 98
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Prior case reports and case-series reports have shown an association between Opioid use disorder and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). However, clinical data regarding Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura co-existing with Opioid use disorder are still lacking in the literature. We aim to study patient characteristics, epidemiology, co-morbidities, and clinical outcomes in these patients. Methods: We analyzed […]
Abstract Number: 295
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare but deadly thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) that is caused by ADAMTS13 deficiency. The PLASMIC clinical scoring system was developed and validated to determine the pretest probability of severe ADAMTS13 deficiency in cases of suspected TTP. We studied the role of the PLASMIC score in guiding use of the […]
Abstract Number: 499
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 77-year-old African-American male with Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) was admitted at the hospital for severe thrombocytopenia. The patient had been diagnosed with AOSD four years before this hospital admission. His AOSD was well-controlled with anakinra, an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, and low-dose prednisone. On admission, the patient did not have any neurological manifestation. […]
Abstract Number: 571
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 37 year-old man presented with altered mental status and a headache after a motor vehicle collision where he was a restrained driver while intoxicated with alcohol. He had a known history of glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD). Exam was notable for superficial abrasions on bilateral upper and lower extremities, diffuse generalized abdominal tenderness to […]
Abstract Number: 578
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 54-year-old man presented with resolving epigastric pain. Initial labs revealed platelets at 21K/uL. He had no symptoms, signs of bleeding, history of easy bruising or hematologic disease. Further labs showed LDH 690U/L, haptoglobin < 30mg/dL, and bilirubin 2.8mg/dL (indirect 2.2), consistent with intravascular hemolysis. Hgb was 13.4g/dL with MCV 83fL and reticulocyte […]
Abstract Number: 608
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 77-year-old female with a history of hypertension and osteoporosis presented to the emergency department with dizziness, fatigue, decreased oral intake, and weakness for a few weeks. She also reported blurry vision and paresthesias in her lower extremities. Physical examination including a neurological examination was normal. Laboratory tests revealed a severe macrocytic anemia […]
Abstract Number: 612
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 68-year-old female with a history of CKD IV and chronic iron deficiency anemia who was admitted for symptoms of generalized weakness and found to be in hypovolemic shock from a suspected GI bleed. The hospital course was complicated by a left MCA stroke. During the initial workup, […]
Abstract Number: 633
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 57-year-old man with congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease presented with shortness of breath of two days duration. He denied fevers, chills, chest pain, or cough. Presenting vitals were significant for oxygen saturation of 80%, requiring. All other vitals were within normal limits. Physical exam was unremarkable. His labs were significant […]
Abstract Number: 658
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A healthy 27 year-old woman G1P0 presented at 29 weeks gestation with three days of headaches, intermittent confusion, blurry vision, vomiting, and shortness of breath. Physical exam was remarkable for hypertension to 160/93, a Petechial rash on extremities without neurologic signs. CBC was notable for hemoglobin of 5.9, Platelets 11000 with many schistocytes. […]
Abstract Number: 987
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 20 year old woman with a history of astrocytoma of thoracic and lumbar spine status post resection with subsequent neurogenic bladder and bowel presented with acute encephalopathy following a viral illness. Initial workup showed acute kidney injury (creatinine 2.21 mg/dL), normal hemoglobin (12 g/dL), new thrombocytopenia (platelet 60 K/uL), and urinalysis suggestive […]