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Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malabsorption • Short ... Tumor lysis syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #PTH #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... Independent (↑ PTH) • LOW ... - DiGeorge Syndrome ... #endocrinology ... #differential #algorithm
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
priapism • Lab values ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... sudden death • Lab values ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
previously stable values ... hypertension and signs ... and metabolic alkalosis ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... Predicted very short ... Note: there is a low ... there are any signs ... Effusions #MPE #Algorithm
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... hypernatremia, metabolic alkalosis ... levels following a low-dose ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
hypomagnesemia • Metabolic alkalosis ... • Normal or low ... Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... diagnosis #nephrology #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... both conditions, low ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... • Boerhaave syndrome ... hormonal imbalances (low ... lead to metabolic alkalosis ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs