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Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Hypercalcemia ... )-alkali syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
Hypocalcemia Laboratory ... disorders causing hypocalcemia ... kidney disease #Hypocalcemia ... Hyperparathyroidism #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Chvostek's Sign - Physical Exam - Hypocalcemia

Chvostek's sign is described as the twitching of facial muscles
Physical Exam - Hypocalcemia ... nor specific for hypocalcemia ... patients with hypocalcemia ... #PhysicalExam #Hypocalcemia ... #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... Hypocalciuria Hypercalcemia ... Paget's Disease #Hypercalcemia ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential ... uw_IMresidency #Hypercalcemia ... #algorithm #endocrinology ... #calcium
Classification of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) and Treatment of Metabolic Abnormalities of TLS
Laboratory TLS:
 • Uric
of Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... 4.6 mg/dL • Calcium ... other symptomatic hypocalcemia ... treatment • Hypocalcemia ... #TLS #diagnosis
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... - Calcium Sequestration ... PTH Signaling #Hypocalcemia ... #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High Phosphate
LOW PHOSPHATE
 - Low/NormaI PTH
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... - Low and High ... Phenytoin, Nephrotic Syndrome ... Poisoning #Hypocalcemia ... Algorithm #Phosphate #endocrinology
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
Serum total and ... ionized calcium ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Hypocalcemia # ... endocrinology
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia ... patients with low calcium ... the patient's hypocalcemia ... Trousseaus #Sign #Hypocalcemia ... #PhysicalExam #Video