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
Acute Abdominal Pain Leading to Paraganglioma Diagnosis
64-year-old male without significant medical history presented with 3-day history of right lower quadrant abdominal pain radiating to right groin.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Strenuous Cough Causing Bilateral Rectus Sheath Hematoma Secondary to Warfarin Coagulopathy
Here we present a rare case of bilateral rectus sheath hematoma secondary to Warfarin coagulopathy.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Cultivating Advocacy Engagement in Medical Students: The Impact of a Project-Based Advocacy Curriculum in the Dell Medical School Pediatric Clerkship
The Pediatric Clerkship Advocacy project at Dell Medical School (DMS) was designed as an opt-in curriculum to train medical students to become effective advocates through ongoing initiatives.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: A Rare Occurrence
We present a case of primary parotid gland squamous cell carcinoma who presented with progressive dyspnea and oropharyngeal dysphagia with associated hypercalcemia of malignancy and complicated by Bell's palsy.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Treating Hypertension could be Life Threatening: A Case of TEN Associated with Meloxicam and Allopurinol for Treatment of Gout After Starting Hydrochlorothiazide for the Treatment of Hypertension
Here we present a case of a 41 year old male who was diagnosed with TEN after starting treatment for gout that was a consequence of treating hypertension with hydrochlorothiazide.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Masked Ovarian Torsion: A Case Report
We present the case of a 38-year-old female who presented with worsening abdominal pain and nausea after recent treatment for nephrolithiasis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Community Income and Kidney Stone Surgical Delay
In this study, we explored the association between community-level risk factors and surgical delay for kidney stone procedures in an acute to sub-acute setting.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
When Septic Shock isn’t Secondary to Infection: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus the Great Imitator
A 16yo previously healthy Hispanic female presented multiple times to the hospital for generalized myalgias, fever, diffuse rash over a three-week period during which she was diagnosed with group A strep treated with amoxicillin and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Masquerade of Pontine infarction
A 70-year-old male is discussed in this case, emphasizing the nuance and masquerading nature of brainstem strokes.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Adrenal Carcinoma Laterality is of Limited Clinical Significance: A National Perspective
Our findings suggest that laterality of adrenal tumors is not indicative of tumor staging or survivability and that tumor grade remains a significant predictor of mortality.