[Hypercalcemia].

Abstract

Hypercalcemia defined as serum calcium >2.62 mmol/l (10.5 mg/dl) is a relatively common clinical problem. Malignancy and primary hyperparathyroidism remain its leading causes. The clinical symptoms depend on the degree and duration of the disorder. Hypercalcemia can affect different organs or systems. The therapy involves saline hydration, loop diuretics, antiresorptive drugs (calcitonin, bisphophonates), steroids. In severe hypercalcemia hemodialysis may be necessary.

• Authors: Magdalena Dylewska, Monika Wieliczko
• Journal: Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) (Wiad Lek) Vol. 66 Issue 4 Pg. 307-10 ( 2013) ISSN: 0043-5147 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Hiperkalcemia.
• PMID: 24490483 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Bone Density Conservation Agents
• Diuretics
• Steroids
• Calcitonin

Topics

• Bone Density Conservation Agents (therapeutic use)
• Calcitonin (therapeutic use)
• Diuretics (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Hypercalcemia (blood, diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Hyperparathyroidism (complications)
• Neoplasms (complications)
• Renal Dialysis
• Steroids (therapeutic use)