Hypercalcemia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 300-302, 2017.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-189028
ABSTRACT
Hypercalcemia is a common clinical problem. The most frequent causes of hypercalcemia include primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a very rare cause of hypercalcemia. Here we describe a case of symptomatic severe hypercalcemia, which developed during a lupus flare. After treatment with intravenous fluids, diuretics, pamidronate, and hemodialysis, calcium levels normalized and were maintained on low-dose prednisolone treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of hypercalcemia in a patient with SLE in Korea. Clinicians should consider lupus as a differential diagnosis for patients with severe hypercalcemia.
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Asunto principal:
Prednisolona
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Calcio
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Diálisis Renal
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Proteína Relacionada con la Hormona Paratiroidea
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Diuréticos
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Hiperparatiroidismo Primario
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Hipercalcemia
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Corea (Geográfico)
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Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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