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Control of calcium metabolism and investigation of hypo- and hypercalcaemia

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Abstract

Calcium plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis and has functions in various bodily processes. This chapter explains the different fractions of calcium in the body and the key components of calcium homeostasis. It provides an overview of diagnostic tests for investigating calcium disorders and describes the clinical signs, causes and mechanisms of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. Specific diseases associated with these conditions, such as primary hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, neoplasia and nutritional deficiencies, are also covered. The clinical features and signalment of affected animals are discussed, as well as the management and treatment of these conditions.

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14.1 The interactive hormones that lead to an increase in extracellular calcium. Increased calcium concentrations and 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol, active vitamin D) exert negative feedback to reduce parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. Parathyroid hormone-related potein (PTHrP) can function in the same way as PTH but is thought to have minimal effects on vitamin D synthesis. = stimulation; = inhibition. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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14.2 The position of the parathyroid glands in the neck of a dog.
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14.3 Synthesis and control of vitamin D. PTH = parathyroid hormone; = stimulation; = inhibition. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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14.9 Development of renal secondary hyperparathyroidism. Reduced renal excretion leads to hyperphosphataemia and this, with synthesis and release of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23), inhibits the activity of CYP27B1 so that 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol, active vitamin D) is not synthesized. PTH = parathyroid hormone; = stimulation; = inhibition. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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