title: Severe hypercalcemia as a presenting sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: The association of hypercalcemia and systemic lupus erythematosus is quite uncommon, with only three cases having been reported in the literature. We present a case in which this association is highlighted and demonstrate the presumed mechanism of high calcium level and the usefulness of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine F, Western Galilee Hospital, P.O.B. 21, Nahariya 22100, Israel.
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Farah
authors.forename: Rola
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Farah
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Makhoul