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Causes of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism 
 • Possible Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of Malignancy ... Granulomatous Disorders (eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nervosa • CNS Tumors ... (e.g. ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemias (e.g ... /lsotretinoin Malignancy ... 1,25-(OH)2D3 (e.g ... Calcium Intake (e.g ... #Endocrinology
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Releasing Carcinoma (e.g ... Other Source (e.g ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... #Endocrinology
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... chemosensitive malignancy ... with Ca only if EKG ... Walid Malki, MD, MS ... #Lysis #Syndrome
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
- Congenital (Pediatric ... Vit-D degradation (eg ... hyperphosphatemia (eg ... Tumor lysis syndrome ... #PTH #endocrinology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Lysis Syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... : - Neuro: AMS ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Pediatric Vomiting ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Uremia • Hypercalcemia ... Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Trauma • Brain Tumour
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Failure • Hypercalcemia ... • Anemia • Malignancy ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Congenital long QT Syndrome ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric ... /min • Pediatric