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The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
The principal endocrine ... Parathyroid glands ... #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology ... #Pathways #Diagnosis
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid ... part of multiple endocrine ... Lithium use • Calcium-sensing ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #differential
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
Incr levels of parathyroid ... > Clearance of calcium ... mineralization of calcium ... Signs #Symptoms #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
disease states Pathophysiology ... precipitates with calcium ... culture used to diagnose ... Intracellular (leukocyte ... #rheumatology #Diagnosis