Abstracts // Medicine & Medical Specialties
Abstract | November 18, 2023
An Uncommon Case of Colon Cancer with CNS Involvement
62-year-old male with past medical history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, hemorrhagic stroke, colon cancer T4aN1bM0 (status post extended left hemicolectomy and 12 cycles of FOLFOX chemotherapy) diagnosed one year prior to admission presented to the emergency department with complaints headache and back after a fall on his back, with head trauma.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
The Maddening Itch: A Case of Acute Cholestatic Hepatitis from EBV Infection
This case represents an uncommon presentation of acute EBV infection and should remind the primary care physician to keep EBV in the differential during a presentation of pruritus secondary to cholestatic hepatitis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
“Starting from Scratch”: Chronic Cutaneous Infection of Mycobacterium Chelonae
In this case we report the clinical course of a woman with chronic soft tissue infection.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Neck Mass Deviating from the Norm
An 18-year-old male presented with a 2-week history of right-sided neck pain and swelling. He endorsed drenching night sweats but denied any recent trauma, dental work, travel, contact with domestic or farm animals, or sexual activity.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
A Case Report: Congenital Syphilis with Hydrops Fetalis, Severe Intrahepatic Cholestasis and Liver Failure
We present an unusual case of a premature female born with prenatally undiagnosed hydrops fetalis.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Association of Social Determinants of Health on Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarctions in Texas, 2017 – 2021
Analysis was performed to determine the relationship between multiple variables and self-reported diagnoses of coronary artery disease or myocardial infarctions.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Multiple Pituitary Microadenomas Causing Cushing Disease
This case presented in the outpatient setting, which manifests with classic symptoms and utilizes the Cushing Disease diagnostic algorithm.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Glymphatic System Function and Flow: A Key Link in the Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology and the Aging Brain
This literature review also explores how aging and lifestyle choices, such as dietary intake and sleep habits, alter the glymphatic function and may ultimately contribute to AD pathology.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Anasarca as First Sign of Late-Onset Lupus
An 84-year-old man presented with exertional dyspnea, orthopnea, productive cough with clear sputum, left-side pleuritic chest pain, oliguria, and anasarca for one week.
Abstract | November 18, 2023
Intermittent Complete Heart Block in Airforce Engineer
In this case presentation we will discuss an intermittent complete heart block with junctional escape rhythm in an asymptomatic 46-year-old Airforce engineer who exercises to stay healthy.