19: Parathyroid Diseases - Kanis Flashcards
1
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bones, stones, abdominal groans, and psychiatric overtones
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hypercalcemia
2
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MMMSHITT
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causes of hypercalcemia
malignancy milk alkali muscle injury sarcoidosis hyperparrathyroidism immoilization thiazides thyrotoxicosis
3
Q
***the best study for primary hyperparathyroidism is….
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technetium 99 sestamibi
4
Q
**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
5
Q
****injury/removal of parathyroid glands during neck surgey is the most common cause of….
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acute or chronic hypoparathyroidism