19: Parathyroid Diseases - Kanis Flashcards

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bones, stones, abdominal groans, and psychiatric overtones

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hypercalcemia

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MMMSHITT

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causes of hypercalcemia

malignancy
milk alkali
muscle injury
sarcoidosis
hyperparrathyroidism
immoilization
thiazides
thyrotoxicosis
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***the best study for primary hyperparathyroidism is….

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technetium 99 sestamibi

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**what is secondary hyperparathyroidism?

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normal response of parathyroid to low levels of calcium in an effort to maintain serum calcium within the normal range

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****injury/removal of parathyroid glands during neck surgey is the most common cause of….

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acute or chronic hypoparathyroidism

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