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Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... due to increased bone ... )-alkali syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Lithium use • Calcium-sensing ... , adrenal, prostate ... • Milk-alkali syndrome ... #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #differential
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Hormone • MRI ... of adrenal glands ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Syndrome - ... Calcium Sequestration ... #Management #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Tumors: Lung, SCC, renal ... Miscellaneous - Bone ... Bony Mets - Calcium ... #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Chemotherapy • Bone ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
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HyperCalcemia- calcium ... more: • Clonal bone ... focal lesions on MRI ... plasmacytoma, POEMs syndrome ... Gammopathies #MGUS #diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Management Summary ... : Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... #Management #Endocrinology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• A clinical diagnosis ... Rule out other causes ... - MRI: inflammation ... #Rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management #Dermatology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... potassium and calcium ... #causes #treatment