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Rare Presentation Of A Rare Disease: Signet-Ring Cell Gastric Adenocarcinoma In Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome., Zeeshan Ali Md, Pritika S Manaktala, Saro Sarkisian Md, Muhammad A. Rizvi Md Dec 2020

Rare Presentation Of A Rare Disease: Signet-Ring Cell Gastric Adenocarcinoma In Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome., Zeeshan Ali Md, Pritika S Manaktala, Saro Sarkisian Md, Muhammad A. Rizvi Md

Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS) is an exceedingly infrequent genetic disorder characterized by a multitude of skin findings collectively known as poikiloderma. In normal cells, the RECQL4 gene is involved in DNA replication and repair. RTS is caused by a mutation in the RECQL4 gene, which results in increased predilection to develop various malignancies. Osteosarcomas and skin cancers are typically associated with this syndrome. We present a rare case of signet-ring cell gastric adenocarcinoma in a patient with RTS.


The Great Masquerader: Lyme Disease Mimicking Radiculopathy, Patrick Davis Bs, Jeffrey Radecki Md Nov 2020

The Great Masquerader: Lyme Disease Mimicking Radiculopathy, Patrick Davis Bs, Jeffrey Radecki Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ventricular Septal Aneurysm Mimicking Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Mass In A Patient With Ventricular Septal Defect., Nikhil A. Mehta Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Sara Godil Md, Ghulam Akbar Md, Raman Dusaj Md, Neeraj Shah Nov 2020

Ventricular Septal Aneurysm Mimicking Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Mass In A Patient With Ventricular Septal Defect., Nikhil A. Mehta Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Sara Godil Md, Ghulam Akbar Md, Raman Dusaj Md, Neeraj Shah

Cardiology Division

A 50-year-old man presented with an episode of chest pain. Cardiac magnetic resonance revealed the presence of a large ventricular septal aneurysm partially closing a perimembranous ventricular septal defect, prolapsing into the right ventricular outflow tract, and mimicking a mass. We illustrate the diagnostic approach and management of such ventricular septal aneurysms. (


Isolated Hepatic Sarcoidosis Presenting As Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension, Henry Lam Do, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Arjan Ahluwalia Md, She-Yan Wong Md Oct 2020

Isolated Hepatic Sarcoidosis Presenting As Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension, Henry Lam Do, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Arjan Ahluwalia Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Disseminated Lyme Disease: Atypical Rash Without Initial Erythema Migrans, Yasin Kanakrieh Do, Nina Liu, Wen Zhang Do Oct 2020

Disseminated Lyme Disease: Atypical Rash Without Initial Erythema Migrans, Yasin Kanakrieh Do, Nina Liu, Wen Zhang Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Acute Abdomen Due To Neisseria Gonorrhea, Henry Lam Do, Michal Kloska Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Arjan Ahluwalia Md, Patrick Hickey Do Oct 2020

A Case Of Acute Abdomen Due To Neisseria Gonorrhea, Henry Lam Do, Michal Kloska Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Arjan Ahluwalia Md, Patrick Hickey Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Amplified Metastatic Melanoma Treated With Erdafitinib., Saro Sarkisian, Alyson Mcintosh Md, Suresh G. Nair Md, Alexander N Shoushtari, Margaret Callahan Oct 2020

Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Amplified Metastatic Melanoma Treated With Erdafitinib., Saro Sarkisian, Alyson Mcintosh Md, Suresh G. Nair Md, Alexander N Shoushtari, Margaret Callahan

Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

The treatment of metastatic melanoma has changed dramatically in the last decade with the introduction of immunotherapy and targeted therapy. A futile disease in the past is now treated with various options, resulting in improvement in progression-free and overall survivals, along with improvement in the quality of life. Having said that, the majority of patients with metastatic melanoma eventually succumb to the disease. Molecular profiling of each tumor in the advanced stage is standard of care now, as this would lead to individualized treatment options for each patient. Here, we present a rare case of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 …


Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication In A Treatment Of Refractory Gerd: A Retrospective Experience At A Large Quaternary Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Valery Hrad Md, Hiral N. Shah Md, Scott Beman Md, Shashin Shah Md Oct 2020

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication In A Treatment Of Refractory Gerd: A Retrospective Experience At A Large Quaternary Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Valery Hrad Md, Hiral N. Shah Md, Scott Beman Md, Shashin Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Successful Treatment Of Splenic Vein Thrombosis Induced Gastric Varices During Pregnancy, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, She-Yan Wong Md Oct 2020

Successful Treatment Of Splenic Vein Thrombosis Induced Gastric Varices During Pregnancy, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md Oct 2020

A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Brucella Melitensis-Induced Transaminitis, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Brucella Melitensis-Induced Transaminitis, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Idiopathic Isolated Thrombosis Of The Superior Mesenteric Vein, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Idiopathic Isolated Thrombosis Of The Superior Mesenteric Vein, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Evaluating Dermatology Residents Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescribing Practices, Knowledge Base, And Comfort Level In The Management Of Acne Vulgaris, Shane M. Swink Do, Ms, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Ankita Sinharoy Mbbs, Mph, Melissa Butt, Anthony J. Gust Md, Andrea Zaenglein Md Oct 2020

Evaluating Dermatology Residents Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescribing Practices, Knowledge Base, And Comfort Level In The Management Of Acne Vulgaris, Shane M. Swink Do, Ms, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Ankita Sinharoy Mbbs, Mph, Melissa Butt, Anthony J. Gust Md, Andrea Zaenglein Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Vomiting-Induced Gastric Pneumatosis And Portal Venous Gas, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Vomiting-Induced Gastric Pneumatosis And Portal Venous Gas, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Necrotizing Granulomas In A Construction Worker, Dylan Soller Do, Kaitlyn Musco Md, Christopher Lenivy Do, Joseph Shellenberg Md Oct 2020

Necrotizing Granulomas In A Construction Worker, Dylan Soller Do, Kaitlyn Musco Md, Christopher Lenivy Do, Joseph Shellenberg Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


An Unusual Case Of Evali With Recurrent Hemoptysis, Dylan Soller Do, Alaynna C. Kears Do, Kaitlin Buzard Do, Waqas Adeel Md Oct 2020

An Unusual Case Of Evali With Recurrent Hemoptysis, Dylan Soller Do, Alaynna C. Kears Do, Kaitlin Buzard Do, Waqas Adeel Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Concurrent Primary Cardiac Tumors In A High Risk Patient Presenting With Tamponade, Joseph B. Zackary Md, Lauren Crowley Ba, Shawn M. Quinn Do, Timothy S. Misselbeck Oct 2020

Concurrent Primary Cardiac Tumors In A High Risk Patient Presenting With Tamponade, Joseph B. Zackary Md, Lauren Crowley Ba, Shawn M. Quinn Do, Timothy S. Misselbeck

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.


Fat Embolism Syndrome As The Presenting Syndrome Of Undiagnosed Sickle Cell Disease In A Middle-Aged Adult, Jamie Allen Do, Osman Z. Abbasi Do, Louis Morolla Do, Andres Zirlinger Md, Jeffrey M. Gesell Do, Benjamin Lin Ms Oct 2020

Fat Embolism Syndrome As The Presenting Syndrome Of Undiagnosed Sickle Cell Disease In A Middle-Aged Adult, Jamie Allen Do, Osman Z. Abbasi Do, Louis Morolla Do, Andres Zirlinger Md, Jeffrey M. Gesell Do, Benjamin Lin Ms

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.


Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis In Cardiogenic Ascites., Muhammad Usman Zafar, Jasraj Marjara, Zahid Ijaz Tarar, Ghulam Ghous, Preysi Patel Do Oct 2020

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis In Cardiogenic Ascites., Muhammad Usman Zafar, Jasraj Marjara, Zahid Ijaz Tarar, Ghulam Ghous, Preysi Patel Do

Department of Emergency Medicine

The most common cause of ascites is liver cirrhosis. Additional causes such as heart failure, cancer, and pancreatitis among others can also precipitate this abnormality. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of ascitic fluid that happens without any evidence of an intra-abdominal surgically-treatable cause. Ascites of cardiac origin can also be complicated by SBP. Here we present a case of a 62-year-old male with extensive cardiac history who presented to our service with ongoing dyspnea and orthopnea. He also had significant abdominal distention and pitting edema. The patient was found to have constrictive pericarditis and was admitted for pericardiectomy. …


Axios Lumen Apposing Metal Stent In The Treatment Of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections, 4 Year Retrospective Observation At A Large Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Valery Hrad Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Soorya N. Aggarwal Do, Shashin Shah Md, Zachary Zator Md, Hiral N. Shah Md Oct 2020

Axios Lumen Apposing Metal Stent In The Treatment Of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections, 4 Year Retrospective Observation At A Large Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Valery Hrad Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Soorya N. Aggarwal Do, Shashin Shah Md, Zachary Zator Md, Hiral N. Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Bad Blood: A Case Of Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Amogh M. Joshi Do, Kevin J. Hess Do, Zeeshan Ali Md, Nicholas Lamparella Do Sep 2020

Bad Blood: A Case Of Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Amogh M. Joshi Do, Kevin J. Hess Do, Zeeshan Ali Md, Nicholas Lamparella Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Post-Extubation Stridor Complicating Covid-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Series., Joseph Moran Do, Sara Godil Md, Breanna S. Goldner Do, Kareem Godil Md, Jonaid Aslam Md Sep 2020

Post-Extubation Stridor Complicating Covid-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Series., Joseph Moran Do, Sara Godil Md, Breanna S. Goldner Do, Kareem Godil Md, Jonaid Aslam Md

Department of Medicine

Post-extubation stridor is a known complication of mechanical ventilation that affects a substantial number of all critical care patients and leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Common risk factors for the development of post-extubation stridor include female gender, older age, and prolonged length of mechanical ventilation. There may be an increased incidence of post-extubation stridor in patients who require mechanical ventilation to manage the respiratory complications of COVID-19. In this case series, we analyzed nine patients from across our institution who were intubated to manage acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to COVID-19 and subsequently developed post-extubation stridor. The patients …


Foundations Of An Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Brian Stello Md, Eric T. Young Md, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd, Timothy J. Friel Md, Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A., Tibisay Villalobos Md, Kristin M. Held-Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Katarzyna Jabbour Pharmd, Bcps, Kathryn Zaffiri Mph Sep 2020

Foundations Of An Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Brian Stello Md, Eric T. Young Md, Jarrod W. Kile Rphd, Timothy J. Friel Md, Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A., Tibisay Villalobos Md, Kristin M. Held-Wheatley Pharmd, Bcop, Katarzyna Jabbour Pharmd, Bcps, Kathryn Zaffiri Mph

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.


Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma: A Small Case Series And Review Of The Literature Of A Rare Skin Tumor., Ethan Y Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Hina A. Sheikh, Randolph Wojcik Md, Chetan Nayak Aug 2020

Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma: A Small Case Series And Review Of The Literature Of A Rare Skin Tumor., Ethan Y Song, Sean J. Wallace Md, Hina A. Sheikh, Randolph Wojcik Md, Chetan Nayak

Department of Surgery

Carcinosarcomas are composed of epithelial and mesenchymal elements and primarily present within visceral organs. Despite being potentially aggressive, they are a rare diagnosis in the skin, and few manifestations have been reported to date. In this report, we describe two separate cases of carcinosarcoma presenting as nonhealing scalp wounds. Patient A: a 57-year-old male with a nonhealing skin lesion of ten years successfully treated with wide-local excision and local ortichochea flap reconstruction. Patient B: a 75-year-old female that presented with a painless, slow-growing hemorrhagic mass of 7 years invading the skull and dura ultimately requiring craniectomy and free-tissue transfer with …


A Needs Assessment Of Telemedicine Implementation In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Benjamin Antill, Robert Kruklitis Md, Mindy Brosious Bsn, Rn Aug 2020

A Needs Assessment Of Telemedicine Implementation In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Benjamin Antill, Robert Kruklitis Md, Mindy Brosious Bsn, Rn

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


A Retrospective Review Of Outcomes Associated With Treatment Modalities Utilized In The Management Of Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Benjamin Fry, Donna Colabroy Rn, Msn, Ocn, Ccm, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Dennis Sopka Md, Savitri Skandan Md Aug 2020

A Retrospective Review Of Outcomes Associated With Treatment Modalities Utilized In The Management Of Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Benjamin Fry, Donna Colabroy Rn, Msn, Ocn, Ccm, Melissa Kratz Rn, Msn, Aocn, Dennis Sopka Md, Savitri Skandan Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Five-Year Analysis On The Outcomes Of Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery, Kaitlin Kelly, Thomas Perillo, Caitlin Hoeing, James K. Wu Md Aug 2020

Five-Year Analysis On The Outcomes Of Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery, Kaitlin Kelly, Thomas Perillo, Caitlin Hoeing, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Assessment Of The Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing At Lvhn In Symptomatic Patients Who Present To The Emergency Department Or Ambulatory Setting, Sarah Vetesi, Marcelo Gareca Md, Amy Slenker Md Aug 2020

Assessment Of The Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing At Lvhn In Symptomatic Patients Who Present To The Emergency Department Or Ambulatory Setting, Sarah Vetesi, Marcelo Gareca Md, Amy Slenker Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Identifying Baseline Characteristics For Consideration Of Prophylactic Feeding Tube Placement In Persons Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy For Head And Neck Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review, Kenna Kita, Janine Gilboy Rd, Cso, Ldn, Erin Levine Rd, Cso, Ldn, Brian J. Patson Md, Jennifer Brennan Ms, Rd, Cso Aug 2020

Identifying Baseline Characteristics For Consideration Of Prophylactic Feeding Tube Placement In Persons Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy For Head And Neck Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review, Kenna Kita, Janine Gilboy Rd, Cso, Ldn, Erin Levine Rd, Cso, Ldn, Brian J. Patson Md, Jennifer Brennan Ms, Rd, Cso

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.


Outcomes Of Septal Myectomy On Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Caitlin Hoeing, Kaitlyn Kelly, Thomas Perillo, James K. Wu Md Aug 2020

Outcomes Of Septal Myectomy On Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Caitlin Hoeing, Kaitlyn Kelly, Thomas Perillo, James K. Wu Md

Research Scholars Poster Presentation

No abstract provided.