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View article: SAT-460 Myxedema Coma Mimicking Cardiogenic Shock Treated with Levothyroxine
SAT-460 Myxedema Coma Mimicking Cardiogenic Shock Treated with Levothyroxine Open
Myxedema coma is a medical emergency with a mortality rate of 30–50%. It is a commonly missed diagnosis and can lead to multiple cardiovascular complications which are reversible with levothyroxine treatment. IV levothyroxine should be ini…
View article: SAT-647 The Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy Compared to Multiple Daily Insulin Injections in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Predominantly African American Population
SAT-647 The Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy Compared to Multiple Daily Insulin Injections in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Predominantly African American Population Open
Compared to multiple daily insulin injections (MDI), continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) has proven to reach target HbA1c level with less frequent hypoglycemia, be more cost-effective, and improve quality of life. However, data…
View article: SAT-236 Unusual Presentation of a Stable Pituitary Macroadenoma with Pituitary Apoplexy Causing SIADH and Pan-hypopituitarism
SAT-236 Unusual Presentation of a Stable Pituitary Macroadenoma with Pituitary Apoplexy Causing SIADH and Pan-hypopituitarism Open
We are reporting a case of SIADH hyponatremia and pan-hypopituitarism in an otherwise stable appearing non-functional pituitary macroadenoma on MRI that suddenly developed apoplexy. Patient is a 52-year-old hispanic male with a history of …
View article: SAT-345 Etanercept Induced Hypercalcemia
SAT-345 Etanercept Induced Hypercalcemia Open
Non-PTH mediated hypercalcemia has multiple etiologies including medications. There are some case reports showing TNF-alpha inhibitors causing sarcoidosis or sarcoidosis type presentation involving lungs, skin, lymph nodes, and kidneys. We…
View article: SAT-349 Cinacalcet Resistant Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism with One Large Parathyroid Gland
SAT-349 Cinacalcet Resistant Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism with One Large Parathyroid Gland Open
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is thought to develop after long term secondary hyperparathyroidism, such as CKD on dialysis. In This case, all parathyroid glands are significantly enlarged. We report a case of an 84-year-old female with a pa…
View article: SAT-507 Myxedema Coma: A Fatal Diagnosis in a Patient with No Known History of Hypothyroidism
SAT-507 Myxedema Coma: A Fatal Diagnosis in a Patient with No Known History of Hypothyroidism Open
Myxedema coma is a rare yet commonly missed diagnosis. Early detection is key to management as this diagnosis carries a high mortality rate. We report a case of a 108-year-old female with a past medical history of CKD stage 3, hypertension…
View article: SUN-587 Oral Liothyronine (LT3) May Be Better Absorbed Compared to LT4 Tablets after Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery
SUN-587 Oral Liothyronine (LT3) May Be Better Absorbed Compared to LT4 Tablets after Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery Open
Introduction: Levothyroxine (LT4) is the mainstay of treating hypothyroidism patients. Increased levothyroxine requirements are expected after bariatric surgery and small bowel diseases. There have been studies showing treatment of resista…
View article: SUN-581 An Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism
SUN-581 An Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism Open
Introduction: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) rarely presents with clinical myopathy, with elevated muscle enzymes and acute kidney injury (AKI) due to rhabdomyolysis. A pilot study has suggested an increased prevalence of subclinical hypoth…