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Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
inhibitors - Electrolyte ... - Hypokalemia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Low # ... #Causes #Workup
Cancer agents and Electrolyte Disorders
 • Hypocalcemia: Cisplatin from Low Mg, Cetuximab- due to low Mg
Axitinib,
Regorafenib • Hypomaqnesemia ... Trastuzumab • Hyponatremia ... Trastuzumab • Hypokalemia ... #chemotherapy #diagnosis ... #differential
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
of breath • Neurologic ... Hyperphosphatemia • Hyperkalemia ... Hyperuricemia • Acute renal ... coma SIADH: • Hyponatremia ... #diagnosis #cancer
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework ... Nonexertional: - Electrolytes ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... associated with electrolyte ... disorders including hypokalemia ... #causes #Differential