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Abstract Number: 467
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A five-year-old boy with autism presented to the hospital with two-months of fatigue, lower extremity pain, and a petechial rash. Review of systems was notable for a two-kilogram weight loss, intermittent gingival bleeding and refusal to walk for one week. On admission he was afebrile with a heart rate of 160 beats per […]
Abstract Number: 504
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Case Presentation: A 78 year old female with Type 2 diabetes, HTN, vitiligo, sacral decubitus ulcers, CHF, and atrial fibrillation presented with fevers and two weeks of malaise, dizziness, progressive somnolence, and altered mental status. Per her husband, she also had some episodes of sweating but had not complained of any headaches or palpitations. At […]
Abstract Number: 761
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: We present a 22 y.o. female with a history significant for nephrolithiasis and a hormonal Intra Uterine contraceptive Device, who was admitted to the medicine Service for 6-7 days of odynophagia and dysphagia. She was being worked up along the lines of foreign body impaction and esophageal abrasion. Gastroenterology was consulted and had […]
Abstract Number: 810
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: A 54-year-old man with metastatic melanoma presented to the hospital in acute renal failure. Nine months prior, he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and offered immunotherapy. He declined in favor of naturopathic treatment, including high-dose intravenous vitamin C. At his naturopathic clinic, he was found to be hyperkalemic and was referred to our […]
Abstract Number: 896
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 7-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder, restricted diet, developmental delay, and iron deficiency anemia presented to the emergency department with decreased oral intake, gingivitis, and progressive refusal to walk over several weeks.Family noticed red and swollen gums one month prior to presentation. He then developed acute refusal to walk one week prior […]
Abstract Number: B26
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 35-year-old woman with a history of congenital renal dysplasia complicated by end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, chronic macrocytic anemia, and malnutrition with folate, vitamins B12 and A deficiencies, presented with fatigue, dyspnea, and new rash. One week prior to presentation, the patient started experiencing progressive dyspnea on exertion. At her […]
Abstract Number: B32
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 56-year-old woman with a history of Parkinson’s disease and seizures presented with a month of dyspnea and associated easy bruising. She had previously presented to the emergency room two weeks before her current presentation with swelling of her right lower extremity and bruising. Workup at this time included a lower extremity doppler […]
Abstract Number: 1187
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A four-year-old boy with a history of non-verbal autism was admitted with one week of progressive bilateral lower extremity weakness and pain. Past history was significant for a diarrheal illness 1 month prior. Exam findings included poor dental hygiene, gingival hypertrophy with ecchymosis and bleeding, intact reflexes and 3/5 lower extremity strength. Labs […]
Abstract Number: 1202
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: An 11 year old male with nonverbal autism, complex partial epilepsy, and repaired coarctation of the aorta presented with failure to bear weight, rash, and easy bruising. Family history was positive for rheumatoid arthritis. The patient’s diet was limited due to food selectivity. Physical exam was significant for bilateral hip pain and petechiae […]