Lessons to be learned: a case study approach. Sunshine-induced hypercalcaemia?
A man of 56 years presented with severe hypercalcaemia shortly after returning from a holiday in the sun. The final diagnosis was sarcoidosis. Measurement of the metabolites of vitamin D did not support sunshine exposure as being a contributory factor to the hypercalcaemia. The effects of sarcoid tissue on calcium metabolism are discussed.
Macdonald
Jason
J
Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2DH, England.
Southgate
H John
HJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*
D002118:Calcium