Milk-Alkali Flashcards
1
Q
Condition associated with MA?
A
Chronic peptic ulcer disease with renal insufficiency
2
Q
MA labs?
A
Hypercalcemia w/o hypercalciuria or hypophosphatemia
normal Alk Phos
azotemia
mild alkalosis
3
Q
M-A Radiologically?
A
Unilat/Bilat periarticular Ca deposits
Widespread calcification in BV, kidneys, ligaments, falx cerebri
osseous tissue is normal
4
Q
When do Sx appear in MA?
A
Within days of starting treatment, average 1 week
5
Q
MA Sx?
A
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, weakness, HA, dizziness
6
Q
Who gets MA?
A
Middle-aged men who are ingesting milk and CaCarbonate, or CaCarbonate alone, for abdominal pain and heartburn.
7
Q
Classic triad of MA syndrome?
A
Hypercalcemia, alkalosis, renal impairment
8
Q
Periarticular calcific deposits DDX?
A
Collagen vascular disorders HPT ROD HVD Tumoral Calcinosis
