Case Report
Morning Report – Adrenal Insufficiency
Thank you Dr. Thetford for an excellent case presentation on primary adrenal insufficiency! Key Learning Points: Have a high suspicion for adrenal insufficiency in those with: Present with constellation of symptoms (dizziness, fatigue, n/v/d, orthostasis, hyperpigmentation) Electrolyte abnormalities (classically low…
Morning Report: Statin-Associated Autoimmune Myopathy
Today's AM report was an excellent presentation on Statin induced autoimmune myopathy in a patient presenting with symmetric proximal muscle weakness. Key learning points: For a majority of patients, Statin medications are well tolerated and have an acceptable side-effect profile.…
Morning Report – Multiple Myeloma
Thank you Dr. Kahn for an interesting case of multiple myeloma in a patient presenting with chest pain. Key Learning Points: Keep your chest pain differential broad and always look for the sinister 6 (emergency) causes of chest pain (ACS,…
Morning Report: Ulcerative Colitis
Thank you Dr. Cabrera for an excellent presentation on a new diagnosis of Ulcerate Colitis in a young patient with bloody diarrhea. Key Learning Points: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disorder involving the mucosal layer of the colon. Diagnosis is…
Morning Report: Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Thank you Dr. Christina Chung for an excellent presentation on alcohol withdrawal syndrome in a patient with altered mental status. Key Learning Points: Mild EtOH withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as six hours after last drink The classic tremor…
Morning Report: Pernicious Anemia
Thank you Dr. Kumar for an excellent case presentation on vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to pernicious anemia in a patient with Graves' disease and Vitiligo. Key Learning Points: Remember: B12 (cobalamin) levels are neither sensitive nor specific for the diagnosis…
Morbidity & Mortality: Heparin Drips
Dyspnea after Bone Marrow Transplant: Recognize and Treat Graft-versus-Host Disease
Thank you Maralee for an interesting presentation of cough and dyspnea in a patient post-bone marrow transplant. What further work-up is indicated with this representative CT scan?
Identify the Etiologies and Manage the Complications of Neutropenia
Thank you Maria for a thorough presentation of a case of neutropenia from diagnosis to management of complications.
Learning Objectives:
- List a limited differential diagnosis (by organ system) of absolute neutropenia.
- Explain the antibiotic management of neutropenic fever.
- Identify the etiologies of abdominal pain specific to the neutropenic or immunosuppressed patient.
For a review, take a look at Maria’s presentation.
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