Parathyroid Pathologies Flashcards
1
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Identify the pathology: “ Stones, bones, groans and psychiatric overtones.”
A
Hyperparathyroidism
2
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Identify the pathology: over expression of cyclin D1/PRAD1 and is primary composed of chief cells.
A
Parathyroid adenoma
3
Q
Identify the pathology: excess osteoclastogenesis due to high PTH
A
Osteoclastoma (giant cell tumour)
4
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Identify the pathology: Has similar s/s to parathyroid carcinoma
A
Parathyroid adenoma
5
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Identify the pathology: Excess osteoclast-mediated bone resorption due to high PTH
A
Osteotits fibrosa cystica
6
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Identify the pathology: treatment is biphosphonates, calcitonin and loop diuretics in an emergency
A
Hyperparathyroidism
7
Q
Identify the pathology: brown tumour
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Osteoclastoma
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