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Hypoparathyroidism Flashcards

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What are the three types of hypoparathyroidism

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Primary = PTH fail
Secondary = Post surgical
Pseudo - PTH resistance

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What causes the PTH gland to fail

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Di George syndrome

-PTH gland doesn’t develop/idiopathic

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What two surgeries can cause secondary HypoPTH

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Parathyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy

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How does a patient present in PseudoPTH

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Short stature

Small 4/5 metacarpals

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What are the symptoms of HypoPTH/Hypocalcemia

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CATs go NUMB

-Convulsion, Arrythmia, Tetany, Numbness

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What re the two main signs in HypoPTH and Hypocalcemia

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Chovestek (TAP PAROTID CHEEK = TWITCH)

Trousseau (CARPOPEDAL SPASM)

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How is HypoPTH diagnosed

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Serum = low PTH, Low Ca, Raised Phosphate
ECG = Long QT
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How is HypoPTH treated

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Calcium supplements and Vit D3 (AdCalD3)

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