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Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis ... normal): • Primary Hyperparathyroidism ... Tumors: Lung, SCC, renal ... Bony Mets - Calcium ... #causes #endocrinology
Micronutrient Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
 • Vitamin A - Night/complete blindness, xeropthalmia (pathologic dryness of
, Elements: • Calcium ... uw_IMresidency #nutrient ... #vitamin #nutrition ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #bariatric
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Lithium use • Calcium-sensing ... • Sarcoidosis (elevated ... #Causes #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Hypocalcemia by Clinical Cause

Acute illness: pancreatitis, tumor lysis, severe illness - Secondary hyperparathyroidism from
Causes of Hypocalcemia ... hyperparathyroidism ... gland removal Renal ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis
Decreased calcium absorption
 • Vitamin D deficiency
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Causes of Hypocalcemia ... absorption - Intestinal bypass ... resorption • Hypoparathyroidism ... Diagnosis #Causes ... #endocrinology