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Case Report: The Challenge Of Balancing Stewardship And Advocacy, Samuel Thalathoti, Kishan Patel, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna
Case Report: The Challenge Of Balancing Stewardship And Advocacy, Samuel Thalathoti, Kishan Patel, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
We report a case of a 62-year-old female who presented with chief complaint of generalized weakness and was ultimately diagnosed with hypereosinophilia. This chief complaint is challenging for many EM physicians, and the differential diagnosis of generalized weakness is vast. Etiologies of generalized weakness in the adult population ranges from infection, dehydration, cardiovascular disease, to neurologic compromise. It is crucial for the Emergency Physician to put emphasis on proper history collection, detailed physical exam, and appropriate ancillary testing. In this case report we showcase the significance of the optimal evaluation of life-threatening disorders that presents as generalized weakness, as well …