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Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... sensitivity for correct classification ... Thus, further testing ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... (in the setting ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Complement 1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) Deficiency Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Recurrent angioedema (without urticaria)
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Complement 1 esterase ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... ARUPLabs #C1INH #Complement ... #Algorithm #allergy ... #diagnosis
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
When the specific allergen ... antigen, leading to complement ... Complement activation ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Reactions
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... causes are asthma, allergy ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... #Differential #diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... hyponatremia, hyperkalemia ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Teeth:
 • Teething
Painful - Gastrointestinal:
 • Crohn's Disease
 • Ulcerative
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Teeth ... : • Teething ... Inflammation: • Allergic ... #Algorithm #Causes
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Does ... then consider testing ... Syndrome #AGS #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #allergy
Complement Deficiency Testing Algorithm
 • Normal CH50 and AH50 AND High suspicion for complement deficiency
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Complement Deficiency ... Testing Algorithm ... #Deficiency #Testing ... #Algorithm #hematology ... #diagnosis
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hepatobiliary ... • Uremia • Hypercalcemia ... Poisoning • Food Allergy ... #Algorithm #Causes