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What is the primary cause of hyperparathyroidism

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Parathyroid adenoma - hypersecretion of PTH

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What is the secondary cause of hyperparathyroidism

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Physioloical compensation of all parathyroid hormones - hypertrophy due to hypocalcaemia

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What is a tertiary cause of hyperparathyroidism

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Adenomas arising from patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism - These hyper secrete

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What are the symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism

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  1. Renal stones
  2. Muscle weakness
  3. Tiredness
  4. Thirst
  5. Anorexia and constipation
  6. Peptic ulcers as gastric secretion ins enhanced
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Why are renal stones common in primary hyperparathyroidism

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Due to hypercalciurea

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What are four causes of hypercalcaemia

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  1. Malignancy in bones
  2. Hyperparathyroidism
  3. Vitamin D intoxication
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Two actions of vitamin D

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Intestines - Increases Ca absorption

Bone - With PTH, releases Ca into circulation (needed for mineralisation of osteoids)

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What three things do we look out for in patients when hypercalcaemia points towards hyperparathyroidism as a cause

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  1. Raised plasma calcium conc. and LOW phosphate conc.
  2. Mild metabolic acidosis
  3. Raised PTH levels
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What are 80% of primary hyperparathyroidism caused by

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Secretory adenoma of one of the parathyroid glands

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What is 20% of primary hyperparathyroidism caused by

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Hyperplasia of all parathyroid glands

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How is hyperparathyroidism managed

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  1. Inspection of all parathyroid glands + removal of suspected adenoma
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5 Clinical features of hypoparathyroidism

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(same as clinical features of hypocalcaemia)

  1. tetany (look at larynx, hands and feet or premature labour)
  2. Convulsion
  3. Psychiatric disturbances
  4. Cataracts
  5. Paraesthesiae
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What is Tetany

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Skeletal muscle spasms

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What is Paraesthasiae

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Abnormal dermal sensations (itching, burning) with no physical stimuli

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How is hypoparathyroidism diagnosed

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  1. Hyperphosphataemia
  2. Rickets due to vitamin D deficiency
  3. Excessive loss during lactation

AND mainly due to low PTH levels

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What are three main causes of hypoparathyroidism

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  1. Removal of parathyroid glands during surgery
  2. Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism
  3. DiGeorge syndrome
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What is idiopathic hypoparathyroidism and when does it occur

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Childhood

Hypoparathyroidism that occurs suddenly with no reason (idiopathic)

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How is idiopathic hypoparathyroidism caused

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Destruction of parathyroid cells by an autoantibody

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How many parathyroid glands do adenomas effect

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Only one usually

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How to calculate corrected calcium levels

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Total serum calcium + 0.02*(40-serum albumin)

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Why do we need to correct calcium levels in measurements

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Because we could have a low serum calcium level but a high ionised calcium ion level

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What are two tests we can do as doctors to check for hypocalcaemia

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  1. Chvostek’s sign (Tap over facial nerve and see if facial muscles spasm)
  2. Trousseau’s Sign (Inflate blood pressure cuff to 20mm Hg above systolic for 5 minutes)
REMEMBER:
SPASMODIC
S - Spasms
P - Perioral paraesthesia
A - Anxious
S - Seizures
M - Muscle tones increases - wheeze
O - Orientation impaired
D - Dermatitis
I - Impetigo Herpetiformis (reduced Ca and pustules in pregnancy)
C - Chvostek's Sign, Cataract and Cardiomyopathy
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Describe how the Trosseau’s Sign help’s detect for hypocalcaemia

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  1. Occludes brachial artery
  2. In absence of blood flow, neuromuscular irritability will cause spasm of hand
  3. Wrist and metacarpophalangeal joins flex
  4. DIP and PIP joints extend

Looks like a camp hand

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Role of Vit D in immunity

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Induces differentiation

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What is DiGeorge Syndrome
Deletion of chromosome 22 - causes abnormality in 3rd and 4th branchial pouches 1. Cleft Palate 2. Hypoparathyroidism 3. Immunodeficiency 4. Kidney problems
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What autoimmunity causes hypoparathyroidism
Polyglandular type I - Recessive disorder located on chromosome 21
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Why is hypoparathyroidism caused by magnesium
Because a low, constant level is needed for parathyroid secretion of calcium. If it gets too low, then secretion is inhibited
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role of magnesium in the body
1. Magnesium is needed to relax muscles whilst calcium is needed to contract them. 2. Provides elasticity and flex
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Effect of decreased PTH production in hypoparathyroidism
1. Decreased renal absorption of Ca 2. Increased renal absorption of phosphates 3. Decreased bone resorption 4. Decreased formation of 1,25(OH)2D
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What is pseudohypoparathyroidism
Resistance to PTH
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What is Albright hereditary osteodystrophy
Mutation with deficient G-alpha subunit (pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1)
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Signs of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a
1. Short stature 2. Obesity 3. Learning difficulties 4. Short fourth metacarpal 5. Subcutaneaous ossification Albright
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Sign of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1b
Mild brachydactyly
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How is type 1b pseudohypoparathyroidism caused
Methylation defect
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Is type 1b similar to 1a
Biochemically but not physically when seen in an individual
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In what way is type 2 different to type 1a and 1b
Genetic defect is further down the signalling pathway than in type 1 so cAMP response to PTH works here
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3 ways pseudohypoparathyroidism effects the body
1. reduced Bone resorption | 2. reduced Ca absorption
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What is pseudopseudohypoparathyrodiism
Where an individual has the phenotype of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a but normal levels of Ca and PTH in the blood
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Two circumstances when calcium levels are high in the blood but there do not have hypercalcaemia
1. Torniquet on for too long | 2. Sample is old and has haemolysed
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Hypocalcaemia vs hypercalcaemia in ECGs
Hypo - Long QT interval Hyper - Short QT
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What is sarcoidosis
Abnormal collections of inflammatory cells that form granulomas
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What is osteitis fibrous cystica and in which condition is this seen in
1. Loss of bone mass and weakening of calcified supporting structures 2. Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Why would a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism have abdominal moans
1. Constipation | 2. Acute pancreatitis
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In what sex are thyroid problems more common in
Females
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Why is the thyroid highly vascularised
As it secretes hormones directly into the blood
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Lab results for primary hyperparathyroidism
High PTH High Ca Low Phosphate High Alkaline Phosphatase
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Symptoms of secondary hyperparathyroidism
Joint pain and osteomalacia (low mineral content of bone)
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Lab results for secondary hyperparathyroidism REMEMBER: Secondary is usually seen in Chronic Kidney Disease and Chrohn's Disease
High PTH Low Ca High Phosphate (renal disease) High Alkaline Phosphate
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Can symptoms for secondary hyperparathyroidism be seen
No - asymptomatic
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Lab results for tertiary hyperparathyroidism
High PTH High CA High Phosphate High Alkaline Phosphatase
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How is malignant hyperparathyroidism caused
Parathyoroid-related protein is produced by squamous cell lung cancers and breast cancers which mimic PTH (PTH levels are low in labs) Bone infiltration Production of osteoclastic factors by tumours
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What drugs would be given to treat malignant hyperparathyroidism
1. Thiazide diuretic 2. Vit D analogies 3. Lithium administration And long-term immobility
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What is the first presenting symptom of malignant hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcaemia
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What is the patient suffering from if they are overall very healthy but have hypercalcaemia
Primary hyperparathyroidism NOT malignant
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How do we go from primary to tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Long-standing pathology
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What blood component would exclude hyperpaarthyroidism in lab results
LOW PTH levels - Malignant
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Lab results for Malignant hyperparathyroidism
1. Low albumin 2. Low PTH 3. Raised alkaline phosphatase
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What do we do if the following was found: 1. Low albumin 2. Low PTH 3. Raised alkaline phosphatase
Protein electrophoresis t look for myeloma
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What is myeloma
Cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow
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What would we see in electrophoresis if myeloma is positive
B2-microglobulin will be present
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What would low renal function indicate
Secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism
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What would we detect to exclude all type of hyperparathyroidism in the patient
Measure TSH levels DXA bone density scan - could diagnose osteoporosis instead
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How do we detect a patient for parathyroid tumours
Radioisotope scanning (90% sensitive)
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What might be a more effective replacement for radioisotope scanning
High res CT or MRI is more sensitive
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How is acute severe hypercalcaemia treated
1. Rehydrate with IV 0.9% saline - prevents stones 2. Bisphosphates (prevents bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclasts) after rehydration (IV Pamidronate) 3. Measure serum and U+Es daily and serum Ca 48 hours after treatment 4. Give glucocorticoids steroids (ORAL PREDNISOLONE)
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How do we treat [rimary hyperparathyroidism
Surgically remove adenoma OR Surgically remove all four glands if its parathyroid hyperplasia
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What is the complication of post-op primary hyperthyroidism surgery
Hypocalcaemia
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What would we give to treat post-op hypocalcaemia in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism that just had surgery
Oral Cinacalcet - Calcimimetic that increases sensitivity of parathyroid glands to Ca
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Would we give Thiazide diuretic to patients with primary hyperparathyroidism
No, we avoid them and high Ca and Vit D intake
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How is pseudopseudohypoparathyroidsm inherited
Father
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Drugs to treat hypocalcaemia
1. Calcitonin 2. Bisphosphates Reduces Ca plasma conc
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How is acute hypoparathyroidism treated
IV CALCIUM GLUCONATE for 30 mins with ECG monitoring
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How to treat Vit D deficiency
1. Give Oral Colecalciferol (Vid D3) OR Oral Adcal (calcium and vit D3)
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How is non-acute hypoparathyroidism treated
Calcium supplements and Calcitriol
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What is Calcitriol
Activated Vit D

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