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Hypocalcemia - Workup Algorithm

Dr Nikhil Lohiya - NEPHKIDS 2020 @NEPHKIDS1

#Hypocalcemia #Workup #Algorithm #differential #diagnosis #endocrinology #causes
Hypocalcemia - Workup ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #differential # ... diagnosis #endocrinology ... #causes #calcium
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... #Workup #Differential ... #endocrinology
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical ... hyperventilation, which causes ... PhysicalExam #Video ... #Clinical #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... 1) Clinical clues ... #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... elevated #evaluation #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #causes #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Diagnosis and Screening ... (correction of hypokalemia ... CT or MRI scan of ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Screening #Workup
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
1) Clinical diagnosis ... MRI, iADL scale, ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Diagnosis Algorithm ... on TI Weighted MRI ... High Plasma E2 + Clinical ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypocalcemia by Clinical Cause

Acute illness: pancreatitis, tumor lysis, severe illness - Secondary hyperparathyroidism from
Causes of Hypocalcemia ... by Clinical Cause ... Family history of hypocalcemia ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... and Clinical Features ... , oral cavity) Caused ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology