Hyperparathyroid Flashcards

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Clinical Features

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Bone pain, fragility fractures, ↓BMD
Nephrolithiasis, Nephrocalcinosis, polyuria, renal insufficiency
Nausea, Vomiting, PUD, constipation, pancreatitis
Lethargy, decreased cognition, depressed mood, psychosis, coma
Gout, pseudo gout
LV Hypertrophy, ↓QT interval

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DDx

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Vit D Deficiency
Chronic Renal Insufficiency 
TSH
Malignancy
Adrenal Insufficiency
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Risk Factors

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Age > 50
F > M
Meds: Thiazide, Lithium
Radiation to neck, radioactive iodine 
Genetic: MEN Type 1 + Type 2A, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia, Familial Hyperparathyroidism – jaw tumor syndrome, Neonate severe hyperparathyroidism, Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
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Investigations

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PTH
Ca
Albumin

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Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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Volume Repletion
Loop Diuretics once euvolemic
Pamidronate or Zolindronate
Parathyroidectomy

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