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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
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... concerning for malignancy ... hematology for workup ... Rebound effect from treatment ... • Malignancy:
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
, ring, web or carcinoma ... Cervical osteophytes, malignancy ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... gastroenterology #workup
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
colon (↑polyps & malignancy ... to CVD & colon malignancy ... bronchial/abdominal carcinoid ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Endocrinology #Treatment
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
Pregnancy • Outdoor worker ... Farmer and forestry work ... squamous cell carcinoma ... adjacent to the focus ... serum/urine Treatment