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 17, 2023
Giant Pilomatrixoma Removed from the Temporal Scalp
Pilomatrixoma (calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe or pilomatricoma) is a rare benign tumor that originates from the germinal matrix cells in the hair follicle. A giant pilomatrixoma is a rare clinical variant owing to a size greater than 5 cm.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Educational Attainment and Acute Kidney Stone Surgical Delay
We analyzed levels of educational attainment and surgical delay times for kidney stone procedures in the acute setting.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
A Systematic Review of Hydrofluoric Acid Decontamination in Humans
The toxicity of the fluoride ion is well characterized but there are few objective decontamination studies. This review is meant to summarize the literature available for human application.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Maternal Cardiac Arrest Secondary to an Avulsion of the Ovarian Vein from the Inferior Vena Cava ian vein from the inferior vena cava.
We present a case of a patient who underwent cardiac arrest in the immediate postpartum period secondary to an avulsion of the right ovarian vein from the inferior vena cava (IVC).
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Multi-System Effects of Poly-Vitamin Deficiencies in a Malnourished Patient
In this case, we study a patient presenting with severe nutritional deficiency with confounding signs of hematologic derangements and neurologic impairment.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
From Aplastic Anemia to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: A Case Report
Here we discuss a case of aplastic anemia transformed to PNH that highlights the complexity of these two pathologies.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Clinical Presentation of Usher Syndrome Type 1B (USH1B) in a 10-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report
Usher Syndrome is a genetically inherited condition characterized by congenital sensorineural hearing loss as well as progressive vision loss secondary to retinitis pigmentosa.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Developmental Approaches to Chronic Pain
Although chronic pain is a persistent problem in society, there are currently limited treatment options; therefore, there exists a need to develop alternative treatment options for chronic pain that mitigate the risks associated with opioid usage.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Trauma Management in 20-Year-Old Female with Mauriac Disease
When T1DM is improperly managed, this can lead to permanent health consequences like Mauriac Disease.
Abstract | November 17, 2023
Trauma Management in 25-Year-Old female with Klippel Feil Syndrome
A 25-year-old female was brought to the ER for a level 1 trauma after motor vehicle collision. A fused C2/C3 vertebral body made her diagnosis definitive.