4 results
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hyperplasia, Parathyroid carcinoma ... • High PTHrP: Malignancy ... #Workup #nephrology
Malignant RV Mass on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
57yo M with chest pain.  Normal work up including
Malignant RV Mass ... Normal work up including ... outpatient & ED workup ... pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma ... #Mass #Cancer #Carcinoma
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
Secondary HA (malignant ... hyperplasia, GRA, carcinoma ... essential HTN If work-up ... early #secondary #workup ... #algorithm
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Blastomycosis Summary ... Pregnancy • Outdoor worker ... Farmer and forestry work ... squamous cell carcinoma ... adjacent to the focus