Endocrinology Flashcards

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What are the 2 most common causes of hypercalcaemia?

A

Malignancy and primary hyperparathyroidism

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What is the relationship between PTH and calcium?

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PTH raises calcium levels. So low calcium, high PTH. High calcium, low PTH.

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What is the cause of raised Parathyroid hormone related peptide?

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Lung cancer

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