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Hypercalcemia Evaluation Algorithm 

(PTH = parathyroid hormone; PTHrp: parathyroid hormone–related peptide.)

#Hypercalcemia #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Algorithm (PTH ... = parathyroid hormone ... hormone–related ... #Hypercalcemia # ... #Diagnosis
Hypocalcemia Evaluation Algorithm 

(PTH = parathyroid hormone.)

#Hypocalcemia #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential
Hypocalcemia Evaluation ... Algorithm (PTH ... = parathyroid hormone ... #Hypocalcemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Mechanism of malignancy-associated hypercalcemia. Abbreviations: 1,25(OH)2D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D; NHL, non-Hodgkin lymphoma; PTH, parathyroid hormone; PTHrP, PTH-related
non-Hodgkin lymphoma; PTH ... , parathyroid hormone ... ; PTHrP, PTH-related ... #Pathophys #Diagnosis ... #Hypercalcemia
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... diseases, Idiopathic calcitriol ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Workup
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
mechanisms like hormonal ... of antidiuretic hormone ... aldosterone, and parathyroid ... hormone, and factors ... #electrolyte #algorithm
Hypomagnesemia (Serum level < 1.7 mg/dL)
Neuromuscular manifestations 
 • Tremor, tetany, seizures 
 • Weakness
metabolism • Hypocalcemia ... hormone resistance ... Decreased synthesis of calcitriol ... Hypomagnesemia #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... measurement of parathyroid ... hormone (PTH) to ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
Hypocalcemia Laboratory ... Serum levels of PTH ... activating mutation - Parathyroid ... hormone resistance ... Hyperparathyroidism #Diagnosis
Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a low level of calcium in the
Hypocalcemia is ... the actions of parathyroid ... hormone (PTH), ... overview #symptoms #signs
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... Determine whether PTH-dependent ... Assess for other hormonal ... Assess for non-hormonal ... #algorithm #endocrinology