Parathyroid Disease (Marin) Flashcards

1
Q

where are all the calcium stores in the body?

A

ionized calcium, protein bound calcium, and complexed calcium

we usually measure total calcium which is ionized and protein bound

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since most ingested calcium is excreted in the feces, what does it rely on to be absorbed?

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calcitriol (activated vitamin D)

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3
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what are the cells that make PTH?

A

cheif cells

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4
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when calcium is too high…

A

PTH decreases

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what does PTH do

A

increases calcium reabsorption in the kidney and increases phosphorus excretion

increases calcium and phosphorus mobilization from bones and

increases calcium & phosphorus absorption via GI

Net effect is increase in calcium and decrease in phosphorus

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youre presented with a young aged dog that has hypercalcemia and isosthenuria, and per the owner the dog seems to be drinking more and “slowing down”. What are your differentials?

A

lymphoma, addisons, PHPTH, CKD, lab error, anal sac adenocarcinoma, vitamin D toxicosis, young age

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7
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explain the pathophys behind primary HPTH

A

usually a solitary functional parathyroid adenoma that secretes PTH, and normal negative feedback lost

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what is the number one clinical sign of PHPTH and why?

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PUPD because excess calcium blocks ADH receptors and decreases sodium resorption

most dogs will NOT have clinical signs early on

others; weakness, decreased appetite, exercise intolerance

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with PHPTH what changes will you expect on chemistry panel and UA?

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chemistry: hypercalcemia (usually mild and static), hypophosphatemia

UA: isosthenuria then hyposthenuria, calcium oxalate crystals possible, can have a UTI

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a dog named Peepeepoopoo comes to you because he is “ADR”, and the owner thinks he asks to go outside more often. You do a chemistry panel and find hypercalcemia. You dont do a full UA, but peepeepoopoo pees on the floor of your exam room and you get a USG quick that reads 1.019. You suspect PHPTH. What further diagnostic tests do you want to do?

A

PTH assay: in a normal dog with high calcium PTH would be low, so with PHPTH it would be high calcium and high PTH

PTHrp assay: this is cancer mimicking PHPTH so this should be negative

ionized calcium: will be elevated

vitamin D: to rule out intoxication

could also do a neck ultrasound

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peepeepoopoo’s PTH results come back and they are very high. given that he is also hypercalcemic, you diagnose PHPTH. What treatment will you offer?

A

The hypercalcemia isn’t high enough to worry about

surgery: if done, doesn’t recur and excellent prognosis

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on routine bloodwork for Smitten the cute kitten, you find she’s hypercalcemic. What things usually cause hypercalcemia in a cat?

A

neoplasia (lymphoma, SCC, retrovirus)
renal disease (50% with stones)
the rest have idiopathic hypercalcemia
VERY SMALL percentage will have PHPTH

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13
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idiopathic hypercalcemia is a diagnosis….

A

of exclusion

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A cat named Sir Fluffington McWhiskerface comes to you because he is not eating and seems a bit “tired” at home. He is normally very playful and is lying around/sleeping nearly all day for the past few weeks. You do CBC chem and find hypercalcemia. There is no evidence of neoplasia or renal disease. Based on your top dx, what treatment can you offer him?

A

Alendronate (Fosamax): bisphosphate–>this is a common cancer drug that inhibits osteoclasts and so less calcium is released into the blood

prognosis is guarded to good

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15
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what are clinical signs of hypoparathyroidism?

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abrupt or intermittent neurologic or neuromuscular changes, often worsened by exercise

tense, nervousness, facial rubbing, cramping, muscle twitching, tremors, stiff or hunched gait, sudden excitement, aggressiveness, change in personality, seizures, tetany

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16
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how to diagnose hypoparathyroidism?

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ECG: wide and deep T wave, prologed QT, and bradycardia

chemistry panel: hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia

17
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what acute + long term treatment can you offer a dog with hypoparathyroidism?

A

acute: diazepam for tetany, calcium gluconate to protect the heart, calcitriol and SQ calcium gluconate after tetany resolves

long term: calcitriol (expensive), calcium bicarbonate (tums)

18
Q

what 3 words should you associated with diabetes insipidus?

A

idiopathic, congenital, and RARE!!!!!!!

19
Q

difference between central diabetes and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?

A

central is congenital and SUPER rare and happens in young animals

nephrogenic is much more common and results in receptors being blocked like with renal disease, toxins, drugs, hypercalcemia, pyometra, steroids, etc

20
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clinical signs of central DI and why?

A

I NEED WATER OMG RIGHT NOW because there is no ADH secretion so your kidneys can’t reabsorb water

21
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a 6 mo puppy named Weewoo comes to you and the owners say he is incredibly thirsty to the point where he’s drank all the toilet water in all 4 bathrooms in the large house he lives in. He is also going pee more than 10x a day and normal for him is 4-5x a day. What things should you rule out before you jump to a central DI diagnosis?

A

rule out congenital or acquired kidney disease, addisons, cushings, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, UTIs, pyometra.

USG will also be really low, less than 1.010, if its true central DI

22
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what is primary polydipsia?

A

aka psychogenic polydypsia: young dogs left alone for many hours during the day or a significant change. it is RARE