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Hypoparathyroidism,”Long QT interval on ECGLow PTH, low Ca, high PO4, low urine cAMP*Pseudohypoparathyroidism will have high PTH but will otherwise have similar lab valuesTreat: Vitamin D
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Read morePrimary hyperparathyroidism,”MCC is adenomaPresent: Stones, bones (osteitis fibrosa, cystica), groans (weakness, constipation), and psychiatric overtonesDx: High PTH, low PO4, high Ca
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Read moreCushing syndrome and its presentation,”Cushing syndrome: Independent of ACTH (i.e. primary)Present: Osteoporosis, muscle weakness (cortisol increases protein breakdown)
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Read moreHow do you diagnose cushings,”Low dexamethasome suppression-Normal finding is cortisol suppression24 hour urinary free cortisol level-Abnormal finding is elevated cortisolMeasure ACTH-If low –> Adrenal tumor or hyperplasia -If high –> High dose dexa or CRH stimulation testHig-dose dexa suppression-Suppression indicates pituitary pathology-No suppression indicates ectopic ACTH secretionCRH stimulation test-If ACTH increases, its pituitary-If ACTH DN increase
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Read morePheochromocytoma,”Located in adrenal medulla (10% along symp. chain)Present: BP that is high with *episodes( of severe HTNLab: High glucose, high lipid
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Read moreElectrolyte abnormalities in patients that vomit,”Low Cl, K
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Read moreCrohns vs UC,”Crohns-Affects any portion from anus to mouth-Skip lesions-Usually rectal sparring and terminal ileum affecting-Transmural IF –> fistulas-Cobble stone mucosa-Fissures
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