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.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

BLASTOMYCOSIS: A GREAT MIMICKER

Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus endemic to Ohio and Mississippi valleys in North America. Acute pulmonary infection caused by inhalation of their spores can often mimic tuberculosis and bacterial pneumonia.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

A Rare Case of Polymicrobial Infection with Pseudomonas stutzeri Urinary Tract Infection in a Patient on Sarilumab

Pseudomonas stutzeri is an uncommonly isolated organism; it is typically isolated from blood, respiratory tract, and urine. Patients with P. stutzeri typically have severe underlying diseases and require aggressive treatment with fluoroquinolones, antipseudomonal penicillins, aminoglycosides, or 3rd/4th generation cephalosporins.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Covid vaccine causing life threatening Right ventricle thrombus from breakthrough covid infection

Thrombogenesis related to use of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 infection has become more recognized, evidenced by increased emergence of documented coagulopathy following the COVID19 vaccine administration.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

The Mass that Engulfed Four Organs: IgG4 Related Disease Presenting as a Large Abdominal Tumor in a Young Hispanic Female

IgG4-related disease (IgG-4-RD) is a chronic fibro-inflammatory condition that is characterized by tumor-like swelling of the involved organs and the presence of polyclonal IgG4- positive plasma cell-enriched infiltrates within various organs.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Mechanical Thrombectomy with INARI Flowtriever Device for Massive Pulmonary embolism with GI bleed

We present a case of acute massive pulmonary embolism in a 79 year old female patient who underwent mechanical thrombectomy with INARI FlowTriever device as thrombolysis was contraindicated due to a recent lower GI bleeding.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

You Are What You Eat – A Case of Benign Skin Jaundice

Death rates from liver disease increased an average of 50% from 2000 to 2015. It is no doubt that the liver is an indispensable organ of the human body. Therefore, abnormalities in liver tests must be taken seriously in order not to miss a potentially fatal process.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

A Rare case of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Secondary to Clopidogrel

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune condition in which pathogenic antibodies bind platelets, accelerating their clearance from circulation leading to profound thrombocytopenia. In this case report, we present a unique case of an acute and severe drop in platelet count after initiation of clopidogrel.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

The Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and Topical Diclofenac Sodium on Osteoarthritis

Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis; the chronic degeneration of joint surfaces. This degradation leads to pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, and soft tissue inflammation that significantly disrupts daily life.

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics4

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Breaking Barriers: A Case of Leptomeningeal Disease

Leptomeningeal Disease (LD), defined as metastatic disease to the arachnoid and pia mater, is a rare complication of solid tumors and only occurs in five percent of metastatic disease.

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Irreversible monocular vision loss in times of pandemic

Pituitary tumors can present as progressive unilateral vision loss due to compressive optic neuropathy or bilateral vision loss due to compression of the optic chiasm. Giant cell arteritis (GCA) can cause partial or complete vision loss which is irreversible in about 20% patients.

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