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Pseudohyponatremia Due to Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
(2020-05)
INTRODUCTION: Hyponatremia is defined as low sodium within the blood that can lead to headache, balance and gait issues, confusion, seizures, or even death in severe cases. However, in some instances a low sodium value on ...
Abdominal Pain of Unknown Origin
(2020-05)
INTRODUCTION: Abdominal pain is a common presenting problem in both primary care settings and Emergency Departments. The underlying cause is not determined in about 1 in 3 patients. The following is a perplexing case of ...
Enterobacter Bacteremia Secondary to Pyelonephritis
(2020-05)
INTRODUCTION: Pyelonephritis, an infection of the kidney, occurs in 16/10,000 women in the U.S. The rate in pregnancy is 2% versus 1% in the general population. Escherichia coli is the most common cause of pyelonephritis. ...