[Hypercalcemia in cancer patients. Who, when and how to treat?].
The most frequent, potentially fatal, metabolic complication in cancer patients is hypercalcemia. After a discussion of cancer-associated hypercalcemia, we propose an individualized intervention model based on an analysis of the clinical situation, the prognosis, and available treatment options.
Bergeron
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Unité de médecine familiale, hôpital Laval.
Martin
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N
Moreau
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A
D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D013727:Terminal Care
L'hypercalcémie chez le patient cancéreux. Qui, quand et comment traiter?