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Miriam Strichen: IntroductionMiriam Miriam Strichen is a 62-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital because of increased abdominal girth. About two months prior to admission she noted unexpected weight gain of 10 lbs. This was followed by ankle swelling when she stood up for long periods, and progressed to the point that her clothes became too tight. She said it feels like she is pregnant.  |
