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Search Results for hemophagocytic
Abstract Number: 22
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: Hemophagocytic lymphohystiocytosis (HLH) is a rare cause of pancytopenia. Patients with sickle cell disease can present with pancytopenia and recognition of (HLH) in patients with sickle cell disease may be a lifesaving diagnosis.Case presentation:A 39-year-old female with past medical history of sickle cell anemia and moyamoya disease was admitted with sickle cell vaso-occlusive […]
Abstract Number: 321
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 22-year-old woman with a history of Adult Onset Still’s Disease presented with one week of acute abdominal pain, dyspnea and intermittent fevers. She was found to have thrombocytopenia to 15,000. Infectious workup was negative except for Rhinovirus/Enterovirus on viral panel. HIV and HHV8 were negative. MRI Abdomen showed hepatosplenomegaly and computed tomography […]
Abstract Number: 381
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 25-year-old African American female with a history of SLE and seizure disorder presented with generalized weakness, fever, odynophagia and loss of appetite for one day. At presentation her vital signs were T 101.5 °F, HR 126/min, BP of 90/56 and O2Sat 99% on room air. Initial laboratory results revealed WBC of 7.7 […]
Abstract Number: 388
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 35 year old female with no significant past medical history developed fever late in the third trimester of her second pregnancy. The prior and current pregnancy had been uneventful. The fever was believed to be viral and she rested at home. After being seen by her OB with persistent fever, she was […]
Abstract Number: 423
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 33 year-old Hispanic male without significant history presented with an unremitting fever for 5 days, associated with myalgais, fatigue, night sweats, and a rash. Upon admission, he was tachycardic, hypotensive and febrile at 103F. Physical exam revealed a diffuse non-blanching, maculo-papular rash, sparing the face, palms and soles. Labs […]
Abstract Number: 424
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 29-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the emergency department with fever, sore throat, epigastric and right upper quadrant abdominal pain of 5 days duration. Physical examination was positive for fever (40oC), tachycardia (heart rate 114 beats per minute), and a palpable liver and spleen on abdominal examination. Notable laboratory investigations included pancytopenia – […]
Abstract Number: 440
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 27-year-old gentleman with no significant past medical history presented to our hospital with five days of persistent fevers with night sweats, sore throat, headache, vomiting, and neck pain. Upon initial evaluation, his temperature was 38.4° Celsius, heart rate of 130 beats/min, blood pressure of 126/78 mm of Hg, respiratory rate of 18 […]
Abstract Number: 478
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 44 year-old man who resides in Alexandria, LA presented via air ambulance from Honduras with three weeks of fever, night sweats, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. He had associated nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. Exam was notable for fever and hepatomegaly. Serum studies revealed a creatinine of 6 mg/dL, elevated AST, […]
Abstract Number: 487
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 31-year-old male with a past medical history significant for treated syphilis presented with a three-month history of recurrent fevers. Despite close outpatient follow-up and extensive workup, his symptoms persisted prompting him to go to the ED.On presentation, the patient was febrile, hypotensive, and tachycardic. He was admitted for sepsis and was started […]
Abstract Number: 487
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 61 year old male with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obstructive sleep apnea presented to the hospital with fever. He reported 1 week of fever to 103 F with associated rigors, abdominal pain, confusion, and decreased urine output. He reported a keen interest in outdoor activities such as hiking. […]