Precipitation of hypercalcaemia in sarcoidosis by foreign sun holidays: report of four cases.
Hypercalcaemia after foreign sun holidays in four patients is described. Although only one was a known case, all had sarcoidosis. The pathogenic mechanisms are discussed and the implications of excessive sun exposure for the mode of presentation and the management of sarcoidosis are highlighted.
Cronin
C C
CC
Department of Medicine, Regional Hospital, Cork.
Dinneen
S F
SF
O'Mahony
M S
MS
Bredin
C P
CP
O'Sullivan
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014195:Travel