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Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Elevated Amylase ... Pancreatic causes ... Pancreatic cancer - Complications ... Non-pancreatic causes ... Active IBID - Renal
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
out of cells may cause ... falsely normal/elevated ... patient has good renal ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... #endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
SIADH — look for cause ... give specific treatment ... considerations: Addison's, Renal ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium