Welcome to SMA's abstract library. This library includes video presentations of abstracts presented by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows and Physician Members as part of the Southern Medical Association's Physicians-in-Training program, Annual Scientific Assembly and the Southern Regional Burn Conference. To learn more about SMA's Physicians-In-training opportunities, or to submit an abstract, visit SMA's Physician-in-Training page.
Education // Abstracts
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Skin to Heart via Skull: the Journey of Sarcoidosis
We report a 66-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of cutaneous sarcoidosis who presented with transient ischemic attack.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Massive Splenomegaly in Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia Necessitating Splenectomy
Massive splenomegaly secondary to beta thalassemia is a rare presentation in adults as most patients necessitate treatment during childhood, further highlighting the uniqueness of this case.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Atypical Treatment of Patient with Erythrocytosis on Mechanical Ventilation Secondary to CAP vs COPDe
This case report describes a unique instance of secondary polycythemia in a patient with a history of pulmonary hypertension requiring mechanical ventilation.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Influence of Sedation in Adherence to Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
This study was conducted to see whether switching to prostate biopsies under anesthesia in 2019 increased adherence with active surveillance.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Perinatal Outcome Complicated by Long Chain Fatty Acid Disorder:– A Case Report
We present a case of a perinatal outcome impacted by a LC-FAOD.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Case of Budd Chiari Syndrome Secondary to Tumor Thrombosis
BCS is a rare constellation of conditions due to obstruction of venous flow from levels ranging from the hepatic veins to the confluence of the IVC and right atrium. Our case highlights the clinical features, diagnostic challenges and management of a patient.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Necrotizing Pancreatitis as a Complication of HELLP Syndrome
Here, we present a rare case of pancreatitis seen as a sequelae of HELLP syndrome.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis Presenting with Dysphagia
We report a case in which a patient presented with chronic history of acid reflux refractory to PPI treatment and new onset dysphagia where EDS was found on endoscopy.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Unique Case of Cardiac Arrest Due to Severe Left Main Disease Treated With PCI rather than CABG
We present a unique case of cardiac arrest secondary to V-Fib in a patient diagnosed with severe left main disease managed by PCI.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical trial findings of the three FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies for ALS: Edaravone, Relyvrio, and Tofersen.