Meet the Professor Sessions

David Hosking (Nottingham, UK)

Differential diagnosis and management of hypercalcaemia

Topics to be covered

• Presentation and diagnosis of patients with hypercalcaemia
• Algorithm for management of hypercalcaemia
• Conservative or surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism
• Pathogenesis and treatment of cancer associated hypercalcaemia
• Review of available therapeutic options including bisphosphonates and calcimimetics

Educational goals

After attending this Meet the Professor session, participants will be expected to:

• understand the pathophysiology of hypercalcaemia and its correction
• be able to develop a logical approach to management
• be confident to treat hyperparathyroidism
• understand the pathogenesis of cancer associated hypercalcaemia

Target audience

• Clinicians who manage patients with unselected hypercalcaemia
• Clinical chemists or radiologists who are involved in investigation of hypercalcaemia

Teaching methods

• Brief overview of hypercalcaemia (slide presentation)
• Presentation of illustrative cases for participants to resolve management problems
• Review drug therapy (slide and case presentations)