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Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... diseases, Idiopathic calcitriol ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Workup
Hypercalcemia Evaluation Algorithm 

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

#Hypercalcemia #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Algorithm (PTH ... = parathyroid hormone ... hormone–related ... #Hypercalcemia # ... Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
for the workup ... The diagnostic workup ... measurement of parathyroid ... hormone (PTH) to ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia
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
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
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Determine whether PTH-dependent ... Assess for other hormonal ... Assess for non-hormonal
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), ... mnemonic #overview #symptoms
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... bruit or signs of hormonal ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia ... #Hypertension #Workup