Diagnostic Tests for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy: Diagnostic Tests
The list of diagnostic tests
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used in the diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy
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CRAMPS, MUSCULAR:
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
All patients should have a CBC, sedimentation rate, chemistry panel, electrolytes, and urinalysis. If there is associated diminished or absent peripheral pulses, then Doppler studies and arteriography should be done. If the cramps are acute in onset, time should not be wasted in performing these studies. Magnetic resonance angiography is an excellent alternative to invasive angiography, but it is expensive. If there is associated hypertension, then 24-hr urine aldosterone and plasma renin studies should be done. If there are positive Trousseau's and/or Chvostek's signs, a thorough investigation for hypoparathyroidism should be done. A single serum calcium and phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase is not enough, but repeated studies should be done. In addition, 24-hr urine collection for calcium and serum parathyroid hormones should be done. An endocrinologist should probably be consulted if there is any doubt about the existence of hypoparathyroidism or any of the other causes of hypocalcemia.
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Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
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