Calcium / bone (osteoporosis, hypercalcaemia)

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Teaching point

T-score <= -2.5 -> bisphosphonate (alendronate). Hypercalcaemia + thirst/constipation -> primary hyperparathyroidism (PTH-driven) vs malignancy (PTHrP). Hypocalcaemia with normal renal function -> vitamin D / PTH workup.

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