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Causes of Hypercalcemia due to increased Vitamin D levels
 • The BIG 3:
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... diseases: PR3+ vasculitis ... granuloma, BCG-associated ... hepatitis, Paraffin-associated ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... T4) • ß-hCG-associated ... Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
staining): • Low Complement ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... Glomerulonephritis • With associated ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis associated ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #differential #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Coarctation of aorta, Vasculitis ... • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... , Hypercalcemia, ... Pregnancy-associated
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... #malignancy #associated ... #Treatment #algorithm ... #management #endocrinology