Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in a critically ill patient.
A case of unexplained intermittent hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in a patient with a prolonged critical illness is presented. The differential diagnosis and workup of this disorder under such circumstances are discussed. The influences of immobilization and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are explored.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000208:Acute Disease; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine*; D003422:Critical Care; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007103:Immobilization; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000175:diagnosis; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
D002118:Calcium