Hypercalcemia due to Sarcoidosis USMLE-style question walkthrough

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Published 2022-02-12
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Learn top strategies to approach board-style questions and high-yield concepts about hypercalcemia, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, vitamin D, sarcoidosis, and more by thinking through this AMBOSS Step 1 Self-Assessment question with medical educator Dr. Zeb, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to USMLE-style question walkthrough
0:14 - First steps in your approach: task & key diagnostic findings
0:42 - Consider differentials for bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
1:33 - Narrow down the diagnosis: history & physical exam
2:46 - Sarcoidosis?
2:59 - Granulomas, 1α-hydroxylase, vitamin D, & calcium
4:21 - Mark the matching answer, review options, & elaborate
4:48 - PTH-related protein & squamous cell cancer
5:23 - Chronic kidney disease & hypocalcemia
5:53 - Parathyroid adenoma & PTH
6:03 - Vitamin A toxicity & hypercalcemia (low yield)
6:13 - Thiazide mechanism & hypercalcemia
6:37 - Important associations & other correct options
7:46 - Key takeaways
8:22 - Outro: Keep it up. Stay positive. You got this!

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