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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders ... #Disorders #ketones ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Tertiary Lab Comparison ... : ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium ... Hyperparathyroidism: ↑PTH ... Hyperparathyroidism: ↑↑PTH ... #PTH #Primary #
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... IVF or PO): The pt ... #Disorders #ketones ... #differential # ... #endocrinology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... selected cases: INR/PT ... , aPTT(liver disease ... unclear, or if a primary ... #Differential #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... apnea: CPAP, most pts ... Neurologic disorders
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
with psychiatric disorders ... affective & anxiety disorders ... -5% • 70% of pts ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management