Hypercalcemia in squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is an extremely rare cause of hypercalcemia associated with malignant neoplasms. The case of a patient with extensive squamous cell carcinoma of both buttocks and thighs, with severe hypercalcemia is reported. The data presented indicate secretion of a humoral factor by the tumor, producing hypercalcemia.
D002081:Buttocks; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism*; D013848:Thigh
D002118:Calcium