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Milk-alkali syndrome diagnostic study of choice
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Milk-alkali syndrome is diagnosed by history of excessive calcium consumption, hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis and variable degrees of renal insufficiency. Â
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Milk-alkali syndrome is diagnosed by:[1]
- History of excessive calcium consumption
and
- The following laboratory findings:
- Hypercalcemia
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Variable degrees of renal insufficiency Â
References
References
- ↑ Medarov BI (2009). “Milk-alkali syndrome”. Mayo Clin Proc. 84 (3): 261–7. doi:10.1016/S0025-6196(11)61144-0. PMC 2664604. PMID 19252114.
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