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
Hemangiomatosis in Unicentric Castlemans Disease
A 60-year-old African American male with past medical history of sarcoidosis, psoriasis, and unicentric castlemans disease presented in December 2022 for a follow-up for his palmoplantar psoriasis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Cocaine-induced Ascending Aortic Thrombus
We report a young man with regular cocaine use presenting with chest pain.
Posted in: Medicine & Medical Specialties74
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Comparison of the Original and Updated American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The aim of this study is to analyze the included studies within the original (2008) and updated (2016) CPGs on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and compare their characteristics.
Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Haloperidol-Induced Hyperventilation as a Variant of Tardive Dyskinesia
36-year-old patient with schizoaffective disorder on haloperidol for one year presented with dyspnea and repetitive mouth twitching persisting for six days.
Posted in: Medicine & Medical Specialties74
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Newly Diagnosed Decompensated Heart Failure vs. Sepsis: A Crucial Differential During Medical Floor Admissions
Both sepsis and acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) can present with organ dysfunction.
Posted in: Medicine & Medical Specialties74
Abstract | November 17, 2023
E-Cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury in a Nicotine Dependent Male with COVID-19
E-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a novel and severe respiratory condition characterized by lung inflammation due to inhaled substances.
Posted in: Medicine & Medical Specialties74
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Ocular Manifestation of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency with Retinal Vasculitis and Cotton Wool Spots
We report the first case of a young adult presenting with retinal vasculitis and cotton wool spots (CWS) found to be caused by MKD.
Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Necrobiotic Xanthogranuloma Associated with Uveitis, Retinal Vasculitis and Autoimmune Retinopathy
We report the first case of NXG associated with uveitis, retinal vasculitis, and presumed autoimmune retinopathy (AIR).
Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Pembrolizumab is the Key to Diabetic Ketoacidosis
We present a unique case of a non-diabetic patient who was admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) after recently starting Pembrolizumab.
Posted in: Bioethics & Medical Education7
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Association of Psychosocial Risk with Readmission in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients
A retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients with an LVAD readmitted at Emory University Hospital between January 2021 to June 2022.
Posted in: Medicine & Medical Specialties74
