Chloride:phosphate ratio with hypercalcemia secondary to thiazide administration.

Abstract	The chloride:phosphate ratio is of only limited value in aiding the clinician in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The use of thiazide diuretics may cause hypercalcemia with a chloride:phosphate ratio said to be consistent with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. Parathormone assay remains the "gold standard" for definitive diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.
Authors	F H Lawler, H P Janssen
Journal	The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 16 Issue 1 Pg. 153-4 (Jan 1983) ISSN: 0094-3509 [Print] United States
PMID	6848626 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Benzothiadiazines Chlorides Diuretics Phosphates Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors Triamterene
Topics	Aged Benzothiadiazines Chlorides (blood) Diagnostic Errors Diuretics Female Humans Hypercalcemia (chemically induced, diagnosis) Hyperparathyroidism (diagnosis) Phosphates (blood) Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors (adverse effects) Triamterene (adverse effects)

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