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Hypercalcemia of Malignancy - Pathophysiology
PTH-mediated
 • Parathyroid cancer
 • Ectopic production: Small cell lung cancer, ovarian
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy ... - Pathophysiology ... intestinal calcium absorption ... in the bone • ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Hyperferritinemia - Differential Diagnosis
Ferritin > 1000
Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Increased hepcidin
be used by the bone ... increased GI absorption ... of iron. ... Malignancy - 24% ... Hematologic Malignancy
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
vast majority of cases ... incr gut Ca2+ absorption ... is inhibited by iron ... phosphorous in bones ... Signs #Symptoms #Pathophysiology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Mucous membranes • Bone ... deficiency can lead to iron ... , or any other cause ... #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid ... #Pathophysiology