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Chvostek's Sign - Physical Exam - Hypocalcemia

Chvostek's sign is described as the twitching of facial muscles
Chvostek's Sign ... - Physical Exam ... - Hypocalcemia ... persons with normal calcium ... Video #Clinical #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Addison's disease, Hyperthyroidism ... histoplasmosis) • Milk (calcium ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #calcium ... #high #endocrinology
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
Chvostek Sign on ... Physical Exam ... total and ionized calcium ... Clinical #Video #Hypocalcemia ... #endocrinology
Chvostek Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam

#Chvostek #Sign #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #endocrinology #calcium
Chvostek Sign of ... Hypocalcemia on ... Physical Exam ... clinical #video #endocrinology ... #calcium
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium ... ↑Phosphate Physical ... Symptoms: Commonly no signs ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology ... Secondary #Tertiary #pathophysiology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Lithium use • Calcium-sensing ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... #Causes #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #differential
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... Physical Examination ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... → Syncope • Signs ... due to strenuous physical ... Hypoglycemia - Hypocalcemia
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... fibrosis. 4) Calcium ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... anterior/posterior MSK ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs