title: Hypercalcemia.
abstract: Hypercalcemia is a potentially life-threatening metabolic disorder which may be effectively treated once its presence is recognized and its probable cause determined. The family physician should be aware of the various clinical circumstances in which hypercalcemia occurs and the appropriate initial therapy for patients who are symptomatic at the time of diagnosis. This paper provides a clear approach to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of this problem.
mesh_terms: D002116:Calcitonin / Q000502:physiology; D002118:Calcium / Q000502:physiology; D002762:Cholecalciferol / Q000378:metabolism; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D002762:Cholecalciferol; D002116:Calcitonin; D002118:Calcium