Endo- parathyroid disorders Flashcards
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hyperparathyroidism
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overactivity of the parathyroid glands with high levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
2
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primary hyperparathyroidism
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caused by uncontrolled parathyroid hormone produced directly by a tumour of the parathyroid glands
3
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hypercalcaemia symptoms
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fatigue
depression
bone pain
myalgia
nausea
thirst
polyuria
renal stones
osteoporosis
4
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hyperparathyroidism blood results
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increased calcium
increased ALP
increased PTH
5
Q
hypercalcaemia way of remembering symptoms
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STONES , BONES, GROANS, PHSYIC MOANS
eg gallstones, bone pain, ab pain
6
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common complication of parathyroidetomy
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hypocalcaemia
7
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most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism
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parathyroid adenoma
8
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causes of secondary hyperparathyroidism
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vitamin D deficiency
chronic renal failure
