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 | 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.
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.