Hypoparathyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoparathyroidism
A
low levels of PTH
2
Q
types
A
primary hypoparathyroid
pseudohypoparahthyroid
pseudopseudohypoparahthyroid
3
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causes of primary hypoparathyroid
A
surgery
4
Q
primary hypoparathyroid biochemistry
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high phosphate low ca
5
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signs of primary hypoparathyroidism
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tetany, twitching, paraesthesia, numbness
exacerbated with cuffing of BP monitor
prolonged QT on ECG
signs of low Ca
6
Q
what is pseudohypoparahthyroid and its biochemistry
A
inadequate response to the thyroid hormone despite normal levels
high phosphate low ca
normal/high PTH
7
Q
signs of pseudohypoparahthyroid
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short stature
low IQ
shortened 4th, 5th metacarpals
8
Q
psueodopseudohypoparahthyroid biochemistry
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normal
9
Q
management of primary hypoparathyroid
A
alfacalcidol
