hypoparathyroidism

Question 1

Name 3 causes of hypoparathyroidism

Answer 1

1. Post operative
2. Auto immune
3. Congenital - DiGeorge syndrome

Question 2

Which is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?

Answer 2

post operative - mostly due to result of accidental injury to parathyroid during thyroidectomy

Question 3

what is Cvostek sign?

Answer 3

1. hypocalcaemia
2. hyperexcitable nerves
3. tapping of facial nerve
4. contraction of facial muscle

Question 4

What is Trousseau sign?

Answer 4

1. inflate BP
2. occlusion of brachial artery for a few minutes
3. carpal spasm

Question 5

Lab results -

Answer 5

1. normal/low PTH
2. Calcium = low
3. Phosphate = high
4. normal vit D

Question 6

Tx

Answer 6

1. calcium and vit D supplementation