Results for “hyperparathyroidism”

A 63-year-old man with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma has persistent thirst, vomiting and confusion. After intravenous saline, his serum calcium concentrati…

Renal, Urology and Electrolytes · Clinical rotations · middle twist

A 29-year-old man has progressive bone pain, proximal weakness and two atraumatic metatarsal fractures. Serum phosphate is 0.44 mmol/L (0.80–1.50), calcium is 2…

Endocrine and Metabolic · Clinical rotations · niche

A 63-year-old woman reports several months of bone pain and difficulty climbing stairs. She has no focal neurological deficit. Serum calcium is 2.19 mmol/L (2.1…

Endocrine and Metabolic · Clinical rotations · common

A 58-year-old man is found to have a serum calcium concentration of 2.78 mmol/L (2.15–2.55) on two occasions. His phosphate is 0.72 mmol/L (0.80–1.50), creatini…

Endocrine and Metabolic · Clinical rotations · common

Which of the following is the characteristic crystal found in pseudogout?

Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common