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Abstract Number: I8
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only definitive treatment for many benign and malignant hematologic disorders. Despite advances in transplant medicine, HSCT still carries a significant risk of serious complications, including idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS). IPS is characterized by diffuse alveolar injury that is not due to infection or fluid overload. IPS affects […]
Abstract Number: 190
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Data is emerging on the efficacy of fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) for recurrent clostridium difficile infection (CDI) management with success rates of 80-90% in general population. Immunocompromised patients continue to be excluded from randomized trials involving FMT due to concerns related to its safety and efficacy. Current guidelines recommend caution with FMT in immunocompromised […]
Abstract Number: 364
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are at a higher risk of infection compared to their healthy counterparts. This retrospective chart review aimed to elucidate the incidence and etiology of skin infections in HSCT patients and understand the relationship between these infections and graft-versus host disease (GVHD), neutropenia, and transplant type. […]
Abstract Number: 399
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 29-year-old otherwise healthy man presented to the emergency room with five weeks of progressively worsening pruritus and fatigue. The patient denied recent ingestion of herbal supplements, and reported lifetime abstinence from alcohol use. Physical exam revealed jaundice and scleral icterus. No ascites or hepatomegaly were noted on initial exam. Admission labs revealed […]
Abstract Number: 607
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 56 year-old man with a history of immunosuppressive therapy with prednisone and tacrolimus for a cadaveric kidney transplant presented with 1 month of personality change and lethargy. He was also noted to have generalized weakness and fatigue. He was initially seen 3 weeks prior to admission for these symptoms, which were attributed […]
Abstract Number: 611
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 35-year-old Caucasian male patient presented to our clinic complaining of fatigue, proximal muscle weakness, and pain. Twelve years ago, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, and due to poor prognostic factors, he underwent allogeneic HSCT from his sister, an HLA full-matched sibling donor. His past medical history is significant for chronic […]
Abstract Number: 625
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 53-year-old woman with a history of metabolic syndrome and necrotizing pancreatitis presented with new onset ascites. Her story began nine months earlier, when she developed abdominal pain. CT at that time revealed pancreatitis and cholelithiasis without biliary dilation. Lab values were notable for: lipase 55000, total bilirubin (TBIL) 5.3, AST 660, ALT […]
Abstract Number: 652
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 50-year-old woman presented with two weeks of progressively worsening abdominal pain and distention. The abdominal pain was accompanied by yellowing of her eyes and periods of confusion. She reported consuming 4 shots of vodka daily for greater than 10 years. Vital signs were normal. The patient was grossly jaundiced and exhibited scleral […]